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Posting Date
11-10-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9395
Areas of Expertise
Professional Services
Job Category
Architecture
Locations
Charlotte, NC, US
Description
Your Role
As a Project Delivery Lead in our dynamic Charlotte office, you will provide a unique architectural leadership skillset for fast-paced, highly collaborative project teams, guiding the work from design development through documentation and construction administration. Success in this role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide internal and consultant teams and communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders.
This role is for an experienced Project Architect who excels at turning design intent into coordinated, technically sound, buildable solutions. You will lead the fast-paced day-to-day delivery of the architectural work, bringing clarity to complex projects, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring teams are working effectively toward key milestones. You will partner closely with the Design Manager and project leadership while taking primary responsibility for the quality, coordination, and execution of the architectural work of your team.
What You Will Do
- Lead the architectural delivery of multiple fast-paced projects, maintaining quality and consistency across concurrent deadlines and deliverables
- Serve as the embedded Project Architect and day-to-day architectural lead, guiding project teams through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and CA
- Translate design intent into coordinated, technically rigorous, and constructible architectural solutions
- Establish clear priorities for the architectural team, delegate work effectively, monitor progress, and keep deliverables moving against project milestones
- Lead coordination between architects, designers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other project partners, providing clear direction, facilitating effective communication, and building alignment across the team
- Oversee the production and coordination of drawings, specifications, details, and project documentation
- Anticipate technical and coordination issues, drive resolution, and elevate risks to project leadership when appropriate
- Lead internal coordination and drawing reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, constructability, and alignment with Gensler quality standards
- Maintain strong knowledge of project scope and deliverables and communicate changes, risks, and resource needs to the Design Manager and project leadership
- Lead technical coordination with structural, MEP, life safety, accessibility, lighting, and other specialty consultants
- Support permitting efforts and interface with regulatory and permitting authorities as needed
- Lead architectural aspects of construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, field observations, and resolution of construction issues
- Work closely with Design Managers, Design Directors, and Technical Directors to balance design intent, technical requirements, schedule, and successful delivery
- Mentor architects and designers, providing technical guidance, feedback, and direction while building strong, accountable project teams
- Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders, clearly articulating project decisions, technical considerations, coordination needs, risks, and next steps
- Help strengthen project delivery practices by sharing lessons learned, technical knowledge, and best practices across teams
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background)
- 10+ years serving as a Project Architect on complex, fast-paced architectural projects
- Demonstrated experience leading architectural teams through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration
- Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building systems, codes, accessibility requirements, documentation, and constructability
- Demonstrated ability to lead consultant coordination and deliver highly coordinated construction documents
- Strong proficiency in Revit and experience working within BIM-based project delivery environments
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality while supporting multiple projects or accelerated schedules
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with an ability to provide clear direction to project teams
- Comfortable working independently, making decisions, identifying risks, and knowing when to engage Design Managers, Technical Directors, or other project leadership
- Collaborative leadership style with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop architects and designers
- Strong commitment to design excellence, technical quality, and successful project delivery
Please submit a resume and portfolio.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our incredible Charlotte office.
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 Awareness 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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General Information
Posting Date
11-10-2026
Time Type
Full-Time
Job ID
9395
Areas of Expertise
Professional Services
Job Category
Architecture
Locations
Charlotte, NC, US
Description
Your Role
As a Project Delivery Lead in our dynamic Charlotte office, you will provide a unique architectural leadership skillset for fast-paced, highly collaborative project teams, guiding the work from design development through documentation and construction administration. Success in this role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide internal and consultant teams and communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders.
This role is for an experienced Project Architect who excels at turning design intent into coordinated, technically sound, buildable solutions. You will lead the fast-paced day-to-day delivery of the architectural work, bringing clarity to complex projects, coordinating across disciplines, and ensuring teams are working effectively toward key milestones. You will partner closely with the Design Manager and project leadership while taking primary responsibility for the quality, coordination, and execution of the architectural work of your team.
What You Will Do
- Lead the architectural delivery of multiple fast-paced projects, maintaining quality and consistency across concurrent deadlines and deliverables
- Serve as the embedded Project Architect and day-to-day architectural lead, guiding project teams through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and CA
- Translate design intent into coordinated, technically rigorous, and constructible architectural solutions
- Establish clear priorities for the architectural team, delegate work effectively, monitor progress, and keep deliverables moving against project milestones
- Lead coordination between architects, designers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other project partners, providing clear direction, facilitating effective communication, and building alignment across the team
- Oversee the production and coordination of drawings, specifications, details, and project documentation
- Anticipate technical and coordination issues, drive resolution, and elevate risks to project leadership when appropriate
- Lead internal coordination and drawing reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, constructability, and alignment with Gensler quality standards
- Maintain strong knowledge of project scope and deliverables and communicate changes, risks, and resource needs to the Design Manager and project leadership
- Lead technical coordination with structural, MEP, life safety, accessibility, lighting, and other specialty consultants
- Support permitting efforts and interface with regulatory and permitting authorities as needed
- Lead architectural aspects of construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, field observations, and resolution of construction issues
- Work closely with Design Managers, Design Directors, and Technical Directors to balance design intent, technical requirements, schedule, and successful delivery
- Mentor architects and designers, providing technical guidance, feedback, and direction while building strong, accountable project teams
- Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders, clearly articulating project decisions, technical considerations, coordination needs, risks, and next steps
- Help strengthen project delivery practices by sharing lessons learned, technical knowledge, and best practices across teams
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
- Registered/Licensed Architect (if you are in the process of taking AREs, feel free to contact stephanie_contratto@gensler.com to determine whether another opening could be a match for your background)
- 10+ years serving as a Project Architect on complex, fast-paced architectural projects
- Demonstrated experience leading architectural teams through design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration
- Strong technical knowledge of architectural detailing, building systems, codes, accessibility requirements, documentation, and constructability
- Demonstrated ability to lead consultant coordination and deliver highly coordinated construction documents
- Strong proficiency in Revit and experience working within BIM-based project delivery environments
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain quality while supporting multiple projects or accelerated schedules
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with an ability to provide clear direction to project teams
- Comfortable working independently, making decisions, identifying risks, and knowing when to engage Design Managers, Technical Directors, or other project leadership
- Collaborative leadership style with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop architects and designers
- Strong commitment to design excellence, technical quality, and successful project delivery
Please submit a resume and portfolio.
This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our incredible Charlotte office.
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 Awareness 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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 federal, state and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Architect Project Manager
Document your licensure and project credentials
Gather your AIA membership, state architecture licenses, and project portfolio before approaching employers. PERM requires your employer to define the minimum job requirements, and your credentials must clearly meet those requirements at the time of filing.
Target firms with established PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for Architect Project Manager roles at firms with verified green card sponsorship history. Firms that have filed PERM for similar roles before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship midway.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 affect your timeline
If your role requires a professional bachelor's degree plus two or more years of experience, EB-3 likely applies. An advanced degree or five years of progressive experience may qualify you for EB-2, which can shorten backlogs for some nationalities.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area before negotiating so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Clarify the employer's recruitment obligation during PERM
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Ask your prospective employer whether they've completed PERM before and who manages the process, ideally in-house immigration counsel or a retained law firm.
Secure your priority date before switching firms
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's petition under AC21 job portability rules, provided your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation.
Green Card Architect Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Architect Project Manager roles?
Most Architect Project Manager positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in architecture, or under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive experience. Your employer's PERM job description determines which category applies, so the minimum requirements written into that filing matter significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship results in lawful permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but there are per-country numerical limits that create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries. The process also requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, a step that has no equivalent in H-1B filings. Plan for a multi-year timeline in most cases.
How do I find Architect Project Manager jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Many architecture and construction management firms sponsor PERM but don't advertise it prominently in job postings, so searching a database built from DOL and USCIS filing data is more reliable than filtering general job boards.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers after I-140 approval?
Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can carry over to a new employer's petition, but confirm the occupational similarity with an immigration attorney before making the move.
Can an Architect Project Manager role qualify for EB-2 National Interest Waiver self-petition?
It's possible but requires a strong case. The EB-2 National Interest Waiver allows self-petition without employer-sponsored PERM if you can demonstrate your work has substantial national importance and that waiving the job offer requirement serves U.S. interests. For most Architect Project Manager candidates, employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM is the more straightforward path unless you have a distinctive record of large-scale public infrastructure or policy-relevant work.