Project Director - Critical Facilities

Overview Your Role As Project Director in the Gensler Silicon Valley Office, you will bring your years of project leadership and client relationship skills to build our capabilities to inspire and realize Critical Facilities projects of all scales and complexities. Building the Critical Facilities practice is fundamental to our strategic plans, so you will be integral to moving our entire practice into the future. On a day‑to‑day basis, you will be accountable primarily for building our practice through the delivery of exceptional design and technical work. We take a highly collaborative approach to work, and the nurturing of a design culture in our studios and in the office is highly important to us. We also believe that the project leadership shares accountability for the design, technical, and financial success of the projects, and will look to you to lead your teams to be successful in those measures. This role is essential in the design and delivery of world‑class Data Centers and other Critical Facilities projects. Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, having the ability to draw expertise from—and collaborate with our network of teams across the globe—to serve clients based on their evolving technical requirements. Beyond data centers, our critical facilities team delivers projects for high performance/research/supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, Artificial Intelligence factories, and various other technology‑rich project types. What You Will Do Utilize your experience in project leadership and client relationship skills to build our capabilities to inspire and deliver Critical Facilities projects of all scales and complexities, with the vision of creating a stand‑alone studio focused on Critical Facilities clients. Work collaboratively with others in your studio, in the Northwest region, and in the broader Critical Facilities Practice Area. Be accountable and manage the financial health of critical facilities projects and client relationships. Lead a team or individually respond to RFQ/RFPs to build a pipeline of new work. Keep pace with technology advances and the design innovations required to develop the supporting critical infrastructure. Effectively and routinely communicate with your leadership on status of projects, pursuits, and teams. Work closely with office leadership to identify and recruit best‑in‑class talent. Actively mentor staff in their growth in the design profession. Strengthen our market reputation through thought leadership and a differentiated point of view. Foster and encourage a positive work environment amongst peers and teams. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Design or Interior Design. 15+ years of architectural experience, inclusive of 5 or more years in client development or management of a studio, practice group, or regional office. 10+ years of experience in critical facility design with a preference in data center projects. High self‑motivation, flexibility, and resourcefulness. Ability to inspire and lead a team with creativity and compassion. Strong presentation skills with the ability to be articulate and convincing in client workshops, interviews, and other presentations. Demonstrated experience developing relationships with new and existing clients. Substantial experience working directly with senior management representatives, facilities and project managers, and other stakeholders, leading planning studies to achieve programmatic requirements. Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi‑disciplinary teams, and meeting scope/schedule/budget. Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, code requirements and design of building systems. Skilled at developing and motivating teams of people both internally and externally, along with a desire to mentor team members. Benefits Base salary up to $200,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs. Flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership. Twice annual bonus opportunities. Reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr