Project Architect

Gensler • Washington, DC

1d • $82,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler DC’s Government practice is growing, and we are looking for a Project Architect to join our team. We provide a wide range of services to our public sector clients (Federal, State and Local government) - from programming and strategic planning to design and implementation of spaces. As a Project Architect in our dynamic Washington, D.C. office you are passionate about your craft and combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You have exceptional conceptual design skills, and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on workplace projects. You will collaborate with talented colleagues to enhance Gensler’s culture for design excellence, elevate the quality of design, and achieve recognition for our clients and the firm. You are a mix of strategic and creative, with the ability to create great form while embracing sound business strategy. Use your unique design perspective to lead design teams, develop next-generation talent, bring new approaches to the design process, and help our clients redesign what’s possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 6-10 years project experience in an architectural practice, including demonstrated success in public sector and/or secure work
• Advanced knowledge of the design process, including FF+E, furniture systems and specifications, color and materials
• Experience collaborating with a team of Interior Designers, Architects and consultants through all phases of the design process from concept through CA for government/public sector projects (both federal and/or local)
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
• Strong proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Registered/Licensed Architect
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with SketchUp, InDesign, 3D Studio Max, Enscape, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Miro is preferred
• LEED, Fitwell or WELL accreditation is preferred
• Portfolios will ideally include at least one project (especially built projects 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative efforts of multiple architecture and interior design teams from the initial marketing stages through construction administration
• In collaboration with a team, create overall design concepts, storytelling and design presentation strategies
• Select and present fixtures, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and decorative lighting
• Generate concepts for finish plans, RCP, lighting plans, specifications, material selections, and millwork
• Be a fearless integrator and advocate for diverse points of view and expansive thinking
• Drive alignment in our designs with our, and our clients’, resilience 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 teammates; provide creative direction to design teams
• Participate in client development, marketing and talent acquisition efforts
• Integrate new technology and tools on 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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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