At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.  Our depth of expertise spans disciplines, and we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

Your Role  

As a Gensler Project Architect in the Minneapolis office, you will collaborate with our Practice Area Leaders and Design Directors to develop 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.  Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career.  

What You Will Do  

• Collaborate on design projects in the various practice areas, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation  

• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives  

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

• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues  

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination  

• Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction  

• Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples  

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs  

Your Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school    

• Licensure required   

• 8+ years of experience in the profession of architectural design

• Experience within Workplace, Cities, and Communities preferred  

• Proficiency with SketchUp, 3D Max, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, but not required   

• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial  

• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, and civil consultants   

• Experience working directly with contractors   

• Experience resolving complex technical and design issues   

• Experience performing zoning and code analysis in multiple jurisdictions   

• Understanding of how buildings are constructed, along with the ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly, and accurately describe the work to be done   

• Understanding of sustainable and universal design concepts 

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills   

• Previous experience in sustainable design projects preferable. Especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification  

*For consideration, you must submit a portfolio and your resume in PDF format. 

**The base salary will be estimated between $82,000 – 100,000 plus bonuses and benefits and 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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.