Project Architect - Senior

Gensler

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acoustics, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Audiovisual, AutoCAD, Biology, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Professional License, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Reimbursement, Rhino, Schematics, SketchUp, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Writing Skills, Zoning
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
Today
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 andcarry 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.

About the Company

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Gensler

As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Clients

We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.

Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.

Leadership

Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.

Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.

Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Architectural and Design Services
FOUNDED
1965
WEBSITE
http://www.gensler.com/

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