Architect - Critical Facilities - Senior

Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler’s wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. For example, a deep bench of experts in both Critical Facilities and Healthcare can deliver the ultimate data center for a healthcare provider. Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.

Your Role

As a Gensler Architect, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction documentation phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate an architect's sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images and can research artistic and/or technical issues when they arise.  You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects. Your work ethic and dedication to problem-solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, make Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals

• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)

• Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants

• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions

• Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks

• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs

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

• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project

• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager

• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Your Qualifications

• Registered Architect required

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university required

• 8+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success on highly technical  projects

• Strong proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software

• Full knowledge of architectural principles/practices

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures

• Experience with the entire project lifecycle and design process through post-occupancy

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

• Well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future

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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