Your Role

As a Senior Architect, it’s your job to lead a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. Leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build. You are a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert with experience in high profile, design driven projects. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. Our teams design for all of humanity, driving a passionately curious design culture to create solutions that are emotionally resonant and that positively impact people’s everyday experiences. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging. 

What You Will Do 

Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation

Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project

Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction

Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts    

Demonstrate knowledge of the building code and zoning code to advise clients and team.

Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants

Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials

Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges  

Maintain project manual and specifications

Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction

Your Qualifications 

Licensed / Registered Architect 

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program 

10+ years of relevant architecture and design experience

Must be proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Parametric Modeling, Sketch-up, 3D Studio Max, VRay, and Adobe Suite 

Knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes 

Strong knowledge of the design process 

Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development 

Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly 

A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment 

Creative Initiator who brings curiosity, enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude 

Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Austin, 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 Austin as the top place to live in Texas!

Life at Gensler 

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.