Practice Area Leader

Gensler’s Government Practice Area is looking to fill a Regional leadership position in the Northwest region with an entrepreneurial, future ready individual who possess innovative thought leadership, outstanding client relationships, successful project leadership, and persuasive communication skills to lead the future growth of the government practice in the region.

Regional Practice Area Leaders at Gensler have a client following and deep expertise of the design and delivery of best-in-class architecture and interiors. Our San Francisco Bay Area Leadership team is seeking a Practice Area Leader to continue building our expertise with federal, state, county and local governmental entities, as well as strengthen our architectural expertise and client relationship base. Whether a city hall, county administration building, courthouse or community service center, Gensler ranks amongst the nation's largest government sector architecture, engineering, and construction firms

Your Role
 

Working in collaboration with the San Francisco Office leadership and Global/Regional Leaders in this practice area, you will seek to grow and leverage the capabilities of the San Francisco Bay Area and other regional teams to lead Government projects and build this practice in the NW Region. Gensler is an entrepreneurial, collaborative, non-centralized and non-hierarchical organization. The road map for success will require you to build on the collective excellence of the leaders alongside of you to set and achieve common goals. Your success will be based in the knowledge and patience to provide guidance to a variety of team members, advising and supporting where necessary.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver world class Government Facilities

• Be in the market, actively engaged with current and potential clients and industry partners

• Develop a regional practice area strategy with a focus on growth

• Be active in thought leadership, writing, speaking, and leading or participating in research

• Manage client expectations, team communication, project organization and consultant coordination

• Build relationships and collaborate with our colleagues across the region to advance client interests and practice area objectives

• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, participate in interviews and introductory meetings

• Mentor, support, and direct staff to help them achieve not only client goals but personal development goals

• Foster strategic client development with federal, state, counties and local governmental entities

• Work in collaboration with other Gensler leaders in this Practice Area to leverage the capabilities of the Firm and help build the practice

• Partner with regional leadership to develop a standard of practice that addresses the unique requirements of this market sector

• Develop client and practice strategies, market positioning and leadership within a design practice focused on Government al projects

• Focus on talent development and acquisition.

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design

• 15+ years’ architectural experience, inclusive of 5 or more years’ experience in client development, and/or management of a studio, practice group, or regional team

• Experience developing relationships with new and existing clients that will enhance the firm’s competitive advantage and positioning with federal, state, county, civic centers and local governmental entities,

• Experience in conceptual planning, development, and direction of architectural projects within the market sector

• Proven track record of success in working in a senior management role with a minimum of three (3) large clients, including participation in development of client relationships that led to new business

• Proven leadership and management skills, including the ability to develop collaborative relationships that lead to successful results, within the firm and externally – with clients, consultants, and other key participants in the design and development process

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to be articulate and convincing in interviews and other presentations

• Preferred certifications include: NCIDQ or licensed architect, LEED

• Visibility in the field, including industry memberships, publications, and conference speaking experience

• Versatile, self-motivated

• High degree of flexibility, ability to work on multiple projects at once

• Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and be an enthusiastic team player

*The base salary will be estimated between $130,000 - 190,000 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 401(k), 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.