Project Architect - Mid Level

Role Overview As a Gensler Project Architect, you will create engaging human experiences in the built environment and expand your strengths toward a leadership role. You will work in our Newport Beach studio serving clients in purpose‑built workplace, retail, and hospitality environments. Responsibilities Engage directly with senior design leadership from early development through implementation of design solutions. Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives. Manage project team and coordination of consultants. Produce BIM models and construction drawings. Resolve challenging technical and design issues with the team to produce innovative, technical and constructible solutions. Provide mentorship and coaching to grow junior staff members. Participate in office culture and initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school. Licensure required. 8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design. Strong experience working with Revit and Rhino; proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants. Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development. Effective communicator, collaborative and team‑conscious. Experience working directly with contractors. Quick learner with ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment. Experience resolving complex technical and design issues. Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions. Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly describe work. Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts. Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship‑management skills. Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable, especially with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero certification. Salary & Benefits Base salary estimated between $98,000 - $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. Gensler reimburses for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and eligible tuition programs. Equal Opportunity Employer Gensler is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gensler