As a Project Coordinator, it is your responsibility to support Design/Project Managers throughout the life of the project from the initial proposal, through various design phases, to project close-out.
What You Will Do
Contract/Proposal Assistance – Write, edit, administer and track signage on Letters of Intent, Interim and Final Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and Work Authorizations.
Liaise between In-House Counsel, Design Manager and Project Accountant to incorporate comments into draft contract and ensure contract fee is up to date.
Utilize project management tools to increase efficiency for both Design Managers and the studio; this includes entering staffing and revenue plans, creating project schedules, and using data management software to identify areas of improvement.
Be a go-to resource in your studio on how to understand, meet, and exceed firmwide metrics goals (staffing and revenue plan completion, contract signage, resilience and sustainability metrics).
General project assistance such as supplementary project research, meeting notes, updating project profiles, and other miscellaneous tasks to improve the project quality and delivery process.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Interior Design
4-8 years of experience
Self-motivated and naturally curious about the architecture and design process
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and capable of taking detailed Meeting Notes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Legal and contract review experience is a plus, but not required
Interest in architectural billings, fee planning, and staffing
**The base salary range will be estimated between $65,000 to $72,000. Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. 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 curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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 degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or Interior Design
- 4-8 years of experience
- Self-motivated and naturally curious about the architecture and design process
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; capable of taking detailed meeting notes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with project management tools, creating project schedules, entering staffing and revenue plans, and using data management or reporting software
- Interest in architectural billings, fee planning, and staffing
- Legal and contract review 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.
