Architect
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Your Role
- As an Architect with Gensler’s team in Washington, D.C. you will design and deliver some of the most complex and impactful buildings in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich. You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose.
What You Will Do
- Manage full project cycles—from conceptual design through construction administration
- Lead teams, oversee technical quality, ensure consultant coordination, and deliver high-performing, well-documented architectural solutions
- Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design, technical documentation, and construction administration
- Lead design and technical decision-making, presenting real-world solutions to complex challenges
- Supervise production of drawings, details, schedules, and specifications
- Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants and ensure integrated documentation
- Oversee budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and client communication
- Conduct site inspections; review RFIs, submittals, and ensure design intent is delivered
- Mentor and lead multiple project teams; contribute to office knowledge-sharing
- Support client development through proposal input and maintaining client relationships
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- 10–15 years of relevant experience within a commercial design firm designing and delivering buildings that are stunning and functional
- Expertise in building codes, construction methods, and technical detailing
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management capabilities
- Proficiency in Revit, plus additional design/visualization tools
- Experience delivering projects through full lifecycle, including post-occupancy
- Passion for design excellence and continuous learning
- LEED accreditation or WELL AP is preferred
- Registered / Licensed Architect
- Demonstrated commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices; ideally portfolios will include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus
- **The estimated base salary range for this position is $95,000-139,000, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler .
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 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.
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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
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