At Gensler, we design for people. With a blend of global perspective and local presence, we innovate across all scales. Our team is composed of more than just designers—we are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Driven by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring fresh ideas to solve complex challenges. Whether you're passionate about sketching new concepts, transforming buildings, or cultivating client relationships in global markets, there's a place for you here.
Our expertise spans a multitude of disciplines, including critical facilities, aviation, transportation, education, hospitality, healthcare, retail, life sciences, technology, and beyond. From revitalizing a retailer's brand and planning new urban districts to designing super tall buildings, we aim to make everyday spaces more inspiring, resilient, and impactful. Join us in creating a better world through design.
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect, you will lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects dedicated to improving health through design excellence. As a member of our Cities studio, you will leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build, while cultivating client relationships within Critical Facilities, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Aviation. Your work ethic, combined with your curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler Chicago the perfect place to nurture your career.
What You Will Do
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Participate in all phases of design
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Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
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Manage project team and coordination of consultants
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Produce BIM models and construction drawings
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Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions
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Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
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A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
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Effective communicator, collaborative and team-conscious
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Provide Mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members
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Participate in office culture and initiatives
Your Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
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Licensure required
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5-8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design
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Experience within Mission Critical, Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Aviation preferred
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Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino
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Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required
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Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants
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Experience working directly with contractors
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Experience resolving complex technical and design issues
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Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions
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Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done
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Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts
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Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
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Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.
As a people-first organization, 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 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
