Architect - Senior

Your Role

You are a seasoned architect and recognized technical expert with experience in high profile, design driven projects. 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. 

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

• 15+ years of project experience in an architectural practice

• Licensed/registered architect

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office

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

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification.

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

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, 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 Awareness 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 o