Project Architect - Base Building - Senior

About Gensler At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. Our Charlotte team delivers impactful base building projects in the following practice areas: Higher Education, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse, Government & Defense, Retail & Consumer Experience, Energy, and more. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. Your Role As a Senior Project Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will be part of a team that creates impactful and memorable experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. Your successful track record on these architectural projects and ability to problem‑solve both individually and as part of a team makes Gensler a perfect place to cultivate your career. What You Will Do Lead the creative efforts of multiple core & shell projects from the initial marketing stages through construction administration Develop and own overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork for the project Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking Drive alignment in our designs with our and our clients’ sustainable goals Build and sustain client relationships; act as the primary design interface with clients, team members, and a wide range of consultants and collaborators, both internal and external Creatively align solutions to budgets Mentor and develop Gensler designers; provide creative direction to design teams Participate in business development, marketing and recruiting efforts Integrate new technology and tools into projects (AR, VR, computational design, etc.) Interact with clients while representing Gensler at meetings and presentations Be a voice in our Community for the Power of Design Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design or architecture 10-15+ years of diverse interiors experience with an emphasis on base building and interior renovation projects Experience delivering architecture projects for Government and Higher Education clients (including State construction agencies) through all phases of the design process Strong knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures Highly proficient in Revit Understanding and proficiency in design software programs including SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, and Miro Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑management skills Excellent written and verbal communication and client relationship‑management skills Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Collaborative and team‑conscious Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace and style Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact View email address on click.appcast.io to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background) LEED, Fitwel or WELL accreditation Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; portfolio should include at least one project (especially a built project with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus, which we look forward to discussing during the interview Benefits This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our incredible Charlotte office. Our comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities Annual base salary range established based on local markets Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes Notice to Applicants We are proud to be 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. 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