Senior Project Architect: Lead Design & Client Coordination

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

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.