Architect - Senior

Gensler • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Architect with Gensler’s team in Raleigh you will design and deliver some of the most complex and impactful buildings in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Registered / licensed Architect
• 15+ years of relevant experience delivering complex buildings across all phases within a commercial design firm,
• Proven expertise in project leadership, client management, and technical design
• Strong business acumen, communication, and team leadership skills
• Mastery of Revit and advanced understanding of integrated building systems
• Passion for design excellence and continuous learning
• Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices in specific work samples.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Accreditation or WELL AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major projects, shaping design direction, developing client relationships, and ensuring firm-wide excellence in project delivery and technical standards.
• Lead multiple large-scale, complex projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Oversee quality assurance processes, design excellence, and technical rigor across teams
• Build, strengthen, and manage key client relationships
• Direct consultant coordination, project staffing, scheduling, and project financial performance
• Support Project Managers and project teammates; ensure projects meet contractual obligations
• Resolve advanced technical issues and ensure constructible, code-compliant solutions
• Represent the firm in stakeholder meetings, regulatory reviews, and public presentations
• Mentor emerging leaders; contribute to firm strategy, culture, and thought leadership

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• We reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees