Architect - Workplace Interiors

At Gensler we help companies innovate. We design spaces, services and environments for organizations seeking new ways to provide value by fostering healthier, more effective workplaces. As a result of a growing diverse client base and increasing project work, we are searching for an Architect with a focus on interior architecture to join our team in Houston.

Your Role

In this role, you will leverage your industry experience, technical insight, and innovative thinking to present real-world technical solutions to new design challenges, driving client projects from concept through build. You are responsible for meeting building codes, budgets, and maintaining progress/quality control by communicating between the project team and consultants, ensuring all necessary deadlines are met in order to fully realize client expectations.

What You Will Do

• Manage multiple aspects of client, project coordination, and general contractors including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants

• Participate in all phases of projects, from project documentation set-up and construction administration, including quality control and submittal reviews

• Provide project team coordination, specification, and material selections required for construction

• Prepare and ensure the accuracy of technical documents

• Guarantee the delivery of the architectural and/or technical aspects of a project

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

• Manage client relationships and team communication

• Resolve complex technical and design issues

• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews

• Process submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, etc. during construction

• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project

• Maintain design integrity, construction quality, and supervision of materials to meet standards

• Participate in office culture and initiatives

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with a focus on interiors

• 10+ years of relevant experience as a project architect with a strong background in corporate interiors, including LEED-certified projects

• Licensed or registered Architect

• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants

• Experience working directly with contractors

• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues

• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done

• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.

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

This is not a hybrid or remote position. If you're open to relocating to the Houston, Texas area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 study ranks Houston in the top 10 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.