At Gensler, we design for people. Our team leverages a global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, and thought leaders, driven by a passion for solving complex problems. Whether you’re sketching new ideas, enhancing building designs, or fostering client relationships, there’s a place for your unique talents at Gensler.

Your Role

As an Architect in our Cities studio, you will lead a team of architects and designers to develop innovative design solutions for Critical Facilities projects. You will oversee the design, management, and technical aspects of projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring quality, performance, and documentation meet the highest standards. Your expertise will help resolve complex technical issues and deliver successful project outcomes.

What You Will Do

Work with Design Directors and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, and design development.

Participate in all project phases, including schematic design, construction documents, and production.

Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and high-quality construction drawings using BIM (Revit).

Resolve complex design and technical issues with innovative and practical solutions.

Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and vendors to meet overall project objectives.

Write and maintain project manuals and specifications.

Manage project team coordination and consultant relationships, ensuring effective communication and project follow-up.

Assist in new business proposals and presentations, leveraging industry experience to attract clients.

Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff to promote professional growth.

Your Qualifications

Professional B.A. or M.A. degree in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.

Licensed Architect

8+ years of experience in architectural design

Experience in Critical Facilities preferred, with a strong understanding of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements.

Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.

Experience with Rhino, SketchUp, 3D Max, and Enscape is preferred but not required.

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, with experience in LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, or Net Zero Building certifications preferred.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

A quick learner with the capacity to communicate design ideas effectively.

This is not a hybrid or remote position. If you’re open to relocating to the Dallas, Texas area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 study ranks Dallas in the top 3 places to live in Texas!! 

Life at Gensler 

Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. As a people-first organization, 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 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.