Senior Architect – Workplace Interiors Lead

Gensler; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced architect to lead a team of designers from concept through build on workplace interiors projects, leveraging your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client work.

This in‑person role requires a Registered Architect with 10+ years of related experience, strong Revit and visualization skills, superb communication, and a collaborative mindset to mentor the team and deliver high‑quality design.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect required.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited program required.
• 10+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success on workplace interiors projects.
• Expert working knowledge of Revit, 3‑D modeling, visualization, and graphic software.
• Full knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post‑occupancy.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and management skills, including leadership, organization, and client‑relationship management.
• Well‑rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication between the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
• Resolve complex technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative solutions.
• Direct production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration tasks.
• Oversee and deliver documents with design intent and top‑notch technical quality.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team on detailing.
• Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications.
• Conduct on‑site observations and document site reviews.
• Interface with building and permitting officials during permitting and construction phases.
• Actively contribute to the financial performance of the project.
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Project Manager.
• Ensure projects conform to the contract.
• Lead teams for the successful delivery of projects.
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
• Establish and maintain productive client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client relations

Management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

3‑D modeling

Visualization

Graphic software

Job description

Gensler in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced architect to lead a team of designers from concept through build on workplace interiors projects, leveraging your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client work.

This in‑person role requires a Registered Architect with 10+ years of related experience, strong Revit and visualization skills, superb communication, and a collaborative mindset to mentor the team and deliver high‑quality design.