Project Architect – Senior

Gensler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect in Phoenix to blend creative design with rigorous technical coordination across all project phases. The role involves guiding concepts into documented construction details and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will lead design development, coordinate with engineers and consultants, and ensure code-compliant documentation, while mentoring teams and managing multi-stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect is required.
• 10+ years of architectural experience with diverse building typologies.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Revit and Rhino experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and structures.
• Excellent public-speaking and leadership in large teams.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design assignments from programming to construction documentation.
• Coordinate directly with clients to secure approvals.
• Manage client, team and project coordination with consultants.
• Support communications among project team, clients, vendors, and authorities.
• Provide design support and documentation through final execution of concepts.
• Collaborate with external consultants, product reps, furniture dealers, and fabricators.

Skills

Public-speaking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Client communication

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Description

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect, 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
• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Licensed Architect required
• 10+ years of architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale; commercial, educational or mixed use preferred
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Revit and Rhino experience required
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proficient 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

• Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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.

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 a 401k, 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 Aff

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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