Project Architect - Senior

Gensler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler’s Columbus office seeks a Senior Project Architect to lead design from programming through construction documentation. You will collaborate with Practice Area Leaders, Design Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to translate concepts into clear documentation and resolve complex technical challenges.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client expectations, and contribute to office initiatives while delivering accurate drawings, specs, and material selections for mission-critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional Licensure required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Experience with coordinating clients, teams and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across all design phases from programming to construction documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulators to meet project goals.
• Lead documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants.
• Resolve complex technical and design issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support management of client expectations and internal team communication.
• Provide leadership to deliver complete construction drawings and specifications.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittals and RFIs.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to firm initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

BIM (Revit)

Communication

Mentoring

Contract coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Rhino/SketchUp

Enscape/V-Ray

Bluebeam

Job description

As a Senior Project Architect at Gensler, you will play a key role within our wide range of practice area in our Columbus office. You’ll collaborate closely with Practice Area Leaders, Design Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop thoughtful design solutions and carry projects through the construction documentation process.

This role offers the opportunity to work at a leading architectural firm in a growing market, collaborating with engaged and passionate project architects on impactful, complex projects. You will translate design concepts into clear, well‑coordinated 2D and 3D documentation, resolve technical challenges as they arise, and contribute to the successful delivery of mission‑critical environments.

Your strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and commitment to mentoring others will support both project success and continued professional growth within the firm

What You Will Do

• Collaborate across all phases of design including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
• Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project goals
• Lead documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, and other specialty consultants
• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Support management of client expectations, internal team communication, and consultant coordination
• Provide project team leadership to deliver complete, accurate construction drawings, specifications, and material selections
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and finish samples
• Contribute to office initiatives, professional development efforts, and mentoring of junior staff

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreeBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program
• Professional Licensure required
• 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery
• Strong experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full consultant coordination
• Experience working directly with contractors during documentation and construction
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Experience with zoning and code analysis across multiple jurisdictions
• Deep understanding of building construction methods and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation
• Familiarity with sustainable and universal design principles; experience with LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, or Net Zero projects preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, V‑Ray, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is beneficial
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship‑management skills

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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 Affirmative 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.

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