Project Architect - Critical Facilities, Industrial, Government, and Life Sciences- Senior

Your Role  

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 

• Experience with critical facilities projects such as data centers, command and control centers, or high‑performance computing environments, or similarly complex project types (e.g., science and laboratory facilities, manufacturing, high‑tech, healthcare, aviation, or transportation) 

• 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.