Project Architect - Retail Rollout

Gensler; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k, profit sharing, ESOP

Job summary

Gensler Tampa Office seeks a Project Architect to blend design excellence with technical coordination. You will guide projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff, leveraging your communication and team-building skills.

The role emphasizes direct client coordination, site collaboration, and ensuring design intent, code compliance, and successful project delivery across all phases, with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Registered/Licensed Architect with licensure in good standing.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design assignments from programming to construction documentation.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Coordinate with project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and officials.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Registered/Licensed Architect

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect with our dynamic Tampa team, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.

What You Will Do

• Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation
• Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, agencies, and project stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes
• Ensure design intent, technical quality, and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
• Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day-to-day support

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Registered/Licensed Architect
  • If you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact [e-mail] to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background
• 6-10 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale within retail practice
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit experience required
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proficient and confident in public-speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents

This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our Tampa office.

Location

Tampa, FL, US

Contract Type

Full-Time

Job ID

8857

Salary

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

Notice to Applicants

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.