Project Architect - Senior

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'llcollaborate closely with Practice Area Leaders, Design Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop thoughtful design solutions and carry 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, wellcoordinated 2D and 3D documentation, resolve technical challenges as they arise, and contribute to the successful delivery of missioncritical 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 degreeBachelor's orMaster's degree in Architecturefrom 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, VRay, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is beneficial

Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationshipmanagement skills

*For consideration, you mustsubmita portfolio and your resume in PDF format.

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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 offer401 (k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annualbonus opportunities.Our annual base salary range has beenestablishedbased 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 andexam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.