Architect - Senior

Gensler Kansas City is quickly growing and we’re seeking entrepreneurial and like-minded creatives who share a desire to have an imprint on shaping the future of our city and beyond.  Ideally, we are looking for talented individuals whose experience may include mixed-use, hospitality, sports, workplace interiors, and education. Our culture is centered around a belief that great design matters. We also believe doing great work should be fun and rewarding. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships and if you want to join a rapidly emerging design-centered practice in KC, we should talk!

Your Role 
 
As a Gensler Architect, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to manage projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while also beginning to directly manage client relationships.   

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 

• Registered Architect required 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited program 

• 10+ years of related experience, including success on mixed-use, hospitality, sports, workplace interiors, or education projects

• LEED accreditation and experience preferred 

• Revit mastery or other BIM experience required 

• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures 

• Proficient and confident in public-speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents 

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 Kansas City, Missouri area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study on what it’s like living in Kansas City! 

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 competi