We’re seeking a Project Architect to join our project team for the design of a confidential integrated resort—a landmark destination envisioned to redefine the relationship between architecture, landscape, and experience.
Spanning over one million square feet, the project will blend casino, food and beverage, and hotel environments with over 75,000 square feet of special venue space, including an award-winning steakhouse, a rooftop bar, a collection of one-of-a-kind lounges and entertainment venues, and a world-class spa.
The resort will also feature a championship golf course that connects the built environment to its natural setting in a seamless and dramatic way.
The guest tower celebrates 500 guest rooms, culminating in a range of scale and luxury experiences, highlighted by the sky suites, offering panoramic views and elevated private experiences. This project embodies the ambition to create a destination that is immersive, contemporary, and unforgettable in every detail.
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.
What You Will Do
Programming
Entitlements
Lead the project through Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding & Negotiations, Construction Administration and Project Closeout.
Obtain and negotiate consultant proposals
Prepare Consultant Contracts.
Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation
Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
Manage client, team 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
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators
Your Qualifications
Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
Licensed Architect (US) required; Nevada or NCARB licensure preferred
8+ years of relevant architectural experience in large scale mixed use, hospitality, casino and integrated resorts.
LEED accreditation and experience preferred
Revit mastery or other BIM experience highly preferred
Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
Proficient and confident 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
To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.
**The base salary will be estimated between $95,000 - $105,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From 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.
Skills Required
- Professional degree in Architecture
- Licensed Architect (US)
- 8+ years of relevant architectural experience
- LEED accreditation
- Revit mastery or other BIM experience
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
Gensler Insights
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.
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