Project Architect - Senior

At Gensler, we’re not just designers. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

Our practice areas are unique, having the ability to draw expertise from and collaborate across offices and regions within the firm to best serve some of the world’s top companies. Our global reach and perspectives allow us to reach across borders and be connected to exciting project teams while providing the opportunity to accelerate the career growth of those with a passion for project leadership.

As a senior Project Architect in our Denver office, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects that exceed our clients expectation. You will leverage your experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil and other consultants 

• Manage client relationships and team communication

• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative technical/constructible solutions 

• Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks

• Create and maintain the project manual and specifications with in-house specifications team

• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI

• Lead construction meetings with client and contractor

• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
   

Your Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (U.S.)

• 15+ years of related experience

• Revit Level 3+ or other BIM experience highly preferred

• Excellent working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

• Ability to understand how buildings are constructed and to create technical documents that succinctly describe the work to be done

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills

• Desire to develop junior staff

• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Schedule and Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture or related field

• LEED accreditation and experience

Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples

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 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.