At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
Consistently ranked in the Top 10 in the Industrial Sector by Building Design + Construction, Gresham Smith is a growing architectural, engineering, and program management firm with 26 offices throughout the US. Join us, and you’ll work on some of the most dynamic and diverse projects for some of the world’s largest clients in industries such as EV battery, automotive, food + beverage, advanced manufacturing, data centers, aerospace + defense, consumer products, tire + rubber, and metals.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Architecture. A current state architectural license is required.
- A minimum of 15 years of design experience is required. Strongly prefer industrial, distribution, or manufacturing facility design experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency using AutoCAD, REVIT, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Photoshop software is required.
- Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of personalities and communication styles, and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Excellent time management skills.
- A valid driver's License is required to travel to job sites
Desirable Skills that are a “Plus”:
- Digitally curious and comfortable diving in and working with coding and automation
- Design automation skills, including the application of parametric design tools such as Dynamo and Grasshopper
- Software Coding - especially with Python, and/or C#
- Working with Revit’s API
- Power BI for data visualization
* You must include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Architect to join our team in the Detroit Metropolitan area! The Senior Architect would require the ability to manage and assist in producing large industrial, manufacturing, and/or commercial projects.
As a Senior Architect, you will:
- Perform work on all phases of various architectural projects, including preliminary design conferences, design development, preparation and oversight of presentation drawings/specifications, design review, coordination, and correlation of construction drawings.
- Prepare schematics, design development, and construction documents.
- Develop, modify, and review all phases of production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications.
- Research materials and methods to provide the appropriate functionality and aesthetics for the project.
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from the initial programming stages all the way through construction administration.
- Review submittals / RFI’s and assist the project manager in general areas of construction administration.
- Consistently monitor project health and develop architectural solutions to potential issues as they arise.
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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What We Do
Gresham Smith is a team of diligent designers, creative problem-solvers, insightful planners and seasoned collaborators who work closely with clients to improve the cities and towns we call home. Our employees are diverse in experience, yet we all have one thing in common: genuine care for each other, our partners and the outcome of our work. From roadways and pathways that connect people and places, to hospitals that promote well-being and recovery, to corporate campuses that encourage productivity and teamwork, we have the pleasure of designing communities' most vital institutions and infrastructure.
