Project Architect - Senior

Gensler; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Benefits package

401k plan

Job summary

Gensler in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Project Architect who blends creativity and technical rigor to deliver outstanding project work. You will lead project delivery and client relationships, leveraging your strong communication and team-building skills.

The role covers design coordination from programming and diagramming through construction documents and approvals, with leadership of clients, project teams, and consultants, and collaboration across the firm.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture with a rigorous portfolio.
• Licensed Architect (US) required; California licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant architectural experience across building typologies.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and delivery tasks from programming through construction documentation.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with engineers, consultants, and vendors.
• Facilitate communication among project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and officials.

Skills

Public speaking

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job Details

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 8760

Locations: San Diego, CA, US

Posting Date: 07-31-2026

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Architect - Senior, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help deliver outstanding project work for our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to lead project delivery. In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while directly leading client relationships.

What You Will Do

• Perform technical design assignments that encompass the full design and delivery process, from programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, through construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
• Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
• Lead clients, project teams, 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

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Licensed Architect (US) required; California licensure preferred
• 10+ years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale; commercial, educational, multi-family or mixed use preferred
• Proficiency in Revit required
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• 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

The base salary will be estimated between $100,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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 Affidative 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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