Practice Area Leader - Education

Gensler•Houston, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler’s Education Practice is looking for a senior leader who possess thought leadership, outstanding client relationships, project leadership, and persuasive communication skills. Working in collaboration with other Gensler leaders in this practice area, you will seek to leverage the capabilities of the firm to lead education projects and build the education practice. What You Will Do Develop client relationships to earn status as a trusted advisor Be in the market, actively engaged with clients and potential clients Mentor, support, and direct staff to help them achieve not only client goals but personal development goals Build relationships with our colleagues across the globe and especially in the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio markets to advance client interests and practice area objectives Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Design and 15+ years of relevant professional experience Experience with managing an architectural firm, regional office, and/or practice group Project directing, project management and team leadership experience Capable of generating Education Practice Area work Visibility in the field, including industry memberships, publications, and conference speaking experience High degree of flexibility, ability to work on multiple projects at once Deep professional roots, client network, and knowledge of the market in the Texas area A history of successfully managing and mentoring a diverse staff Excellent customer/client relationship management skills Outstanding verbal, written and graphic communication skills Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S.! Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. 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 offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based 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 and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. 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. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Design and 15+ years of relevant professional experience
Experience with managing an architectural firm, regional office, and/or practice group
Project directing, project management and team leadership experience
Capable of generating Education Practice Area work
Visibility in the field, including industry memberships, publications, and conference speaking experience
High degree of flexibility, ability to work on multiple projects at once
Deep professional roots, client network, and knowledge of the market in the Texas area
A history of successfully managing and mentoring a diverse staff
Excellent customer/client relationship management skills
Outstanding verbal, written and graphic communication skills
Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

Develop client relationships to earn status as a trusted advisor
Be in the market, actively engaged with clients and potential clients
Mentor, support, and direct staff to help them achieve not only client goals but personal development goals
Build relationships with our colleagues across the globe and especially in the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio markets to advance client interests and practice area objectives

Benefits

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