Your Role
As a Senior Project Architect at Gensler, you will play a key role within our wide range of practice area in our Columbus office. You’ll collaborate closely with Practice Area Leaders, Design Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop thoughtful design solutions and carry projects through the construction documentation process.
This role offers the opportunity to work at a leading architectural firm in a growing market, collaborating with engaged and passionate project architects on impactful, complex projects. You will translate design concepts into clear, well‑coordinated 2D and 3D documentation, resolve technical challenges as they arise, and contribute to the successful delivery of mission‑critical environments.
Your strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and commitment to mentoring others will support both project success and continued professional growth within the firm
What You Will Do
Collaborate across all phases of design for critical facilities, industrial, and life sciences projects, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation
Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project goals
Lead documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, and other specialty consultants
Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues throughout the project lifecycle
Support management of client expectations, internal team communication, and consultant coordination
Provide project team leadership to deliver complete, accurate construction drawings, specifications, and material selections
Participate in construction administration, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and finish samples
Contribute to office initiatives, professional development efforts, and mentoring of junior staff
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program
Professional Licensure required
10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery
10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery
Strong experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full consultant coordination
Experience working directly with contractors during documentation and construction
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical and design challenges
Experience with zoning and code analysis across multiple jurisdictions
Deep understanding of building construction methods and the ability to produce clear, accurate technical documentation
Familiarity with sustainable and universal design principles; experience with LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Living Building Challenge, or Net Zero projects preferred
Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, V‑Ray, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is beneficial
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship‑management skills
*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format.
To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler
Life at Gensler
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 401 (k), 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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program
- Professional Licensure
- 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design and project delivery
- Experience managing client and project coordination
- Technical documentation production experience
- Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
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.
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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.
