Job Description

Your Role

Our healthcare work isholistic,and research-driven, creating meaningful experiences for patients, families, staff, and providers alike. Join Gensler’s Healthcare Practice and help shape the future of care through environments that elevate wellbeing, empower clinical teams, and support new models of delivery.We’reseeking a seasoned Project Architect with deep healthcareexpertise—someone who can navigate complex regulations, translate clinical needs into intelligent design, and lead teams with clarity. Guided by our Radically Humanphilosophy, Gensler designs for the individual, the community, and the broader region.We’relooking for partners who share our commitment to advancing human health and driving positive change through design.

In this role, you will partner with the Sr. Project Manager and Design Director to guide the technical design and documentation for ground-up and/or interior renovations requiring deep knowledge and experience with HCAI, collaborate closely with clients and consultants, and develop smart architectural strategies that improve performance and human experience across healthcare settings.You’llalso mentoremergingtechnical designers and champion excellence across every phase of work. Ideal candidates bring deep experience in healthcare architecture in California, strong technical and coordination skills, fluency in healthcare codes and FGI guidelines, and a passion for creating environments that advance health, wellness, and meaningful human impact. Join a global team redefining healthcare through research, innovation, and a radically human approach to design—help us shapewhat’snext.

What You Will Do

• Manage client communication, project coordination, and collaboration with general contractors, ensuring full documentation alignment with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and specialty consultants

• Lead technical communication and coordination across the project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, andpermittingagencies

• Conduct code and accessibility reviews and prepare clear, comprehensive reports

• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex design and construction challenges

• Prepare andmaintainall project documentation, including construction documents, project manuals, and specifications

• Mentor and guide team members on construction documentation standards, constructability, and code requirements

• Conduct on-site observations and produceaccuratefield reports.

• Manage construction-phase services, including processing submittals, RFIs, substitution requests, and related documentation

• Interface with building andpermittingofficials throughout permitting and construction, HCAI and localjurisdictions

• QA review of project deliverables

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecturewith 8+ years of relevant healthcare experience

• Licensed Architect in the State of California

• Direct HCAI project experience

• Strong technicalexpertise, including experience resolving complex design and construction issues

• Broad knowledge of building codes, standards, and U.S. industry regulations, with direct experience on design‑build projects

• Proven ability to produce clear, thorough, andaccuratetechnical documentation

• Extensive experience coordinating full project documentation with structural, MEP, civil, and specialty consultants

• Ability to effectively manage client communication, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiencyin Revit (required)

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong communicationand relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse team structures

For consideration, pleasesubmityour cover letter, resume, and portfolio in PDF format.

For more information about our Health sector, please visit:

https://www.gensler.com/expertise/healthcare

**The base salary will be estimated between $118,000- $135,00 plus bonuses and benefits, and contingent on relevant experience

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 reflectour people’sdiverse 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 offera 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has beenestablishedbased 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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