Posting Date: 06-23-2026

Time Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 8731

Locations: Sydney, Australia

Gensler’s Critical Facilities team is looking for a Project Architect to join our team.

What You Will Do

- An integral part of the design team that leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible.
- Manage communication and lead coordination between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions
- Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
- Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top‑notch technical quality
- Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs
- Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
- Based on a very good understanding of local and national codes, be able to guide the team to design in alignment with the requirements.
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members
- Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
- Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager
- Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships through successful project delivery
- Participation in business development effort
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
- The Firm may vary these duties and responsibilities as necessary to meet its business requirements.

Your Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture,



or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of related project experience, especially in data centers or other critical facilities projects.
- Effective communicator, collaborative, and team conscious.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Strong proficiency with Revit experience desired, BIM360 Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) Microsoft Office experience desired. Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay are also beneficial.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus
- Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes specific to core and shell architecture is required.
- Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.
- Essential knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

Life at Gensler

- As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design.




- From internal design competitions to research grants 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.
- We offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
- As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain qualified 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.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation 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 appliccable regulatory laws.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Project Architect - Critical Facilities at Gensler (New South Wales)
🏢 Gensler
📍 New South Wales