Job Description

Posting Date: 06-23-2026

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Time Type: Full-Time

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Job ID: 8731

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Locations: Sydney, Australia

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

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What You Will Do

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

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- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, or equivalent
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- Minimum 5 years of related project experience, especially in data centers or other critical facilities projects.
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- Effective communicator, collaborative, and team conscious.
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- Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence.
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- Excellent analytical and problem‐solving skills.
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- 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.
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- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus
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- Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes specific to core and shell architecture is required.
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- Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.
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- Essential knowledge of applicable engineering disciplines.
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- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
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Life at Gensler

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- As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‐in‐class design.
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- From internal design competitions to research grants to "Well‐being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
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- We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.
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- We offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
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- 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.
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- In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.
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- We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation employer of choice.

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All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under appliccable regulatory laws.

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Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws.

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Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants.

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If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us .

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Regarding Gensler's approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process.

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We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud .

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Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [email protected] .

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