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Gensler

Project Architect - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

$82K - $110K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Project Architect - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Project Architect - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Project Architect - Critical Facilities

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Project Architect - Critical Facilities

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Junior

Los Angeles, CA

$70K - $80K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Junior

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect or Designer focused in architecture will have the job title of Technical Designer and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business ...

Gensler

Technical Designer (Job Captain)

Phoenix, AZ

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Senior

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Senior

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Designer - Architecture - Senior

Nashville, TN · On-site

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

Gensler

Technical Designer (Job Captain)

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal ...

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Project Architect - Mid Level

Project Architect - Mid Level

Gensler

Phoenix, AZ

$82K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Gensler rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Your Role

As a GenslerProject Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.

What You Will Do

  • Perform technical design assignments that include programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation

  • Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals

  • Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants

  • Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials

  • Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts

  • Work with external consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators


Your Qualifications

  • Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio

  • Licensed Architect required

  • 5-10 years of architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale; commercial, educational or mixed use preferred

  • LEED accreditation and experience preferred

  • Revit and Rhino experience required

  • Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

  • Proficient in public-speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents

To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

*Notice: At Gensler an unlicensed Architect will have the job title of Technical Designer. Licensed Architects will have the job title of Architect. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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 to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests. 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 a 401k, 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.

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