Architect- Aviation

Your Role

Our Aviation team is seeking an Architect that will collaborate with a studio of colleagues to develop innovative and beautiful design solutions to meet our clients’ needs. This role will coordinate design through the construction administration phase. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into realized 3D models and working drawings and can research technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.

What You Will Do

• 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 all authorities having jurisdiction
• 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 and experience in a commercial design firm
• 10+ years of project experience in an architectural or engineering practice delivering large projects, with 5+ years of experience on Aviation specific projects.
• Experience designing and delivering aviation / airport projects is preferred (interior architecture, base building, ground up, renovations, and additions)
• Licensed / Registered Architect
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• LEED accreditation preferred

*This role is not remote; we look forward to working with our new team member in either Tampa, Washington, D.C., or Pittsburgh.

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.  

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.