Project Architect - Senior

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

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Senior Project Architect to design and lead complex projects with a focus on integrating creativity and technical excellence. You will guide client relationships and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from programming through construction administration.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, expertise in architectural design, and adherence to codes and standards. Base salary range noted; bonuses and benefits included, with opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect (US) required; California licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of architectural experience across multiple building typologies.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards and structures.
• Public-speaking and ability to lead large teams of consultants, contractors and clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical design assignments through the full design and delivery process—from programming to construction documentation and permitting.
• Engage with clients to secure approvals and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead project delivery, direct teams, and coordinate with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Facilitate communication among project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants and permitting officials.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (US)

California licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

As a GenslerProject 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 Affi­missive 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.

Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .

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Area of Expertise: Professional Services

Area of Expertise: Cities + Urban Design

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers

Area of Expertise: Build to Suit + Headquarters

Area of Expertise: Cities + Urban Design

Area of Expertise: Mixed Use + Retail Centers