Regional Practice Area Leader - Senior Living

Gensler
US - Washington - Seattle
June 14, 2024

Your Role

Gensler's Practice Area Leaders have deep knowledge and expertise in project delivery and thought leadership. They partner with our clients and project teams to deliver best-in-class strategy and design service. Gensler's Northwest Region is seeking a leader to strengthen our architectural expertise and client base for our Senior Living Practice Area.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of hospitality, residential, and mixed-use typologies with a proven track record of designing retirement communities to multigenerational urban high rises. Our goal is to design memorable experiences and living spaces that offer more choice for active older adults.

What You Will Do
Utilize expertise, positioning, industry engagement, and client relationships to win new senior living projects
Foster strategic development of projects
Manage clients, including project organization and successful start-up.
Work in collaboration with other Gensler leaders in this Practice Area to leverage the capabilities of the Firm and help build the Senior Living Practice firmwide
Partner with regional leadership to develop a standard of practice that addresses the unique requirements of this exciting and growing practice area
Develop client and practice strategies, market positioning, and leadership within a design practice focused on senior living projects
Talent development and acquisition

Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture or Interior Design
Expertise with a wide range of Senior Living project types
15+ years of related architectural experience, including demonstrated success as a Project/Design Manager or Architect on Senior Living project types
Experience designing/building senior living communities, medical facilities, memory care facilities, fitness centers, outdoor living, etc.
Experience with healthcare, wellness, and life sciences spaces is a plus
10+ years' experience in an architecture and design firm in client development, and/or management of a studio, practice group, or regional office with client development responsibilities and a proven track record of success
Experience developing relationships with new and existing clients that will enhance the firm's competitive advantage and positioning
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
Versatile, self-motivated, passionate about senior living, able to inspire excitement within and outside of Gensler, expert networker and dot-connector
Commitment to the principles of sustainable and equitable design, and experience integrating them on projects
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and with our project teams
AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ or CID, ACHA, EDAC, and LEED AP are preferred

For more information about Gensler and our Senior Living sector, please visit: Firm Profile | Gensler

Gensler | Creating a Better World Through the Power of Design

Senior Living | Expertise | Gensler

Defining Active Adult: A Promising Housing Model for an Active Aging Future (gensler.com)
• The base salary will be estimated between $130,000 - $190,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

To be considered, please submit a resume and portfolio in PDF format

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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