Architect - Healthcare - Senior

At Gensler, we believe healthcare design should be radically human, rooted in research, driven by innovation, and responsive to the needs of patients, families, providers, and communities. From planning to delivery, our holistic approach elevates the human experience, integrates wellness, and advances health outcomes. We bring together a diverse global platform of expertise and seek team members who share our vision of shaping healthier, more resilient futures.

Your Role

We are seeking a Project Architect with 5+ years of healthcare experience to join our San Jose office. This role will be instrumental in delivering healthcare projects for various healthcare clients in the Bay Area and beyond. You will leverage Gensler's firmwide network of healthcare expertise while bringing your own hands-on experience with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) approvals, healthcare planning, and technical delivery to drive project success.

What You Will Do

• Lead documentation, coordination, and delivery for healthcare projects, ensuring compliance with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) standards
• Manage all aspects of consultant coordination including structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and specialty disciplines
• Provide project code and accessibility reviews, preparing reports for team and client use
• Serve as a primary liaison with building and permitting officials during design, permitting, and construction phases
• Guide teams in documentation standards, constructability, and interpretation of healthcare codes
• Prepare and maintain complete project documentation including construction drawings, specifications, and manuals
• Conduct site observations, document reviews, and manage submittals, RFIs, and substitutions
• Mentor emerging talent within the studio

Your Qualifications

• 5 to 15 years of professional architectural experience, including direct work on healthcare projects
• Licensed Architect in the State of California
• Proven experience navigating HCAI (formerly OSHPD) processes and approvals
• Demonstrated success resolving complex technical and design challenges in healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. building codes and healthcare regulatory standards
• Proficiency in Revit is required, strong knowledge of AutoCAD expected
• Familiarity with SketchUp, 3ds Max, and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills across clients, consultants, and teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality, coordinated documentation
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively within a range of team compositions
• Ability to effectively support multiple projects
• Strong preference for experience designing for wellness

For more information about our Health sector, please visit:

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

**The base salary will be estimated between $100,000- $135,000 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 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. Our annual base salary range has been established based 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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