Senior Project Leader / Austin Studio

15+ Years of Experience

Austin, Texas

GFF is seeking a Senior Project Leader to join our Austin office located in the heart of downtown in our new space for our growing team!  GFF Austin combines the close-knit, comfortable, yet trendy vibe of Austin with the exciting and diverse culture of an award winning mid-sized design firm. We are seeking a Senior Project Leader who values Austin’s rich history and desires to participate in crafting an environment with other architects who value a work environment emphasizing innovative design and sustainability.

  • 15+ years’ experience
  • A Professional Degree from an accredited university (B.Arch or M.Arch preferred)
  • Professional registration required
  • Experience leading entire Project team including consultants
  • Must exhibit highly-developed design sensibilities as well as technical prowess including at a minimum exterior skin, in-depth waterproofing, vertical transportation, life-safety systems, and current building codes and standards.
  • Working knowledge of specification writing and editing required
  • Revit, BIM 360, Architectural Desktop (ADT) and Sketch-Up proficiency required
  • 10 years experience working on high-rise projects as a Project Manager
  • Participates in client contact, proposal development and contract negotiations
  • Responsible for meeting project schedules and budgets across all design/construction phases
  • Passionate about working collaboratively with others and empowering others to use their talents
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills for multiple project assignments
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Working knowledge of standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required

Available Positions

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Our People

Our firm is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning.

Allison Hubbard

Principal + Chief Operating Officer

Sara Good

Associate + Studio Director / Project Leader

Brian Kuper

Design Principal

Evan Beattie

Principal + Chief Executive Officer / Chairman

Our Work

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News

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Turning On A New Light

We are excited to start 2024 with a new logo, inspired by our new headquarters in the heart of the vibrant Victory Park neighborhood of Dallas. This transition is more than just a change of logo and address; it is an improved reflection of who we are and where we want to go as an industry-leading, design-focused firm.

Designing Spaces that Reflect Our Clients’ Mission

In honor of Historic Preservation Month, GFF will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Preservation Dallas Preservation Achievement Awards on May 17th, 2023.

Life Fellowship Church Unveils Newly Transformed Campus

GFF developed a new comprehensive campus master plan for Life Fellowship Church (LFC) located in McKinney, Texas, which includes renovation and expansion of their current campus to include a 1,200-seat future worship center, a weekday preschool, additional adult classrooms, and an administrative suite on a very compact site.

Protecting Our Feathered Friends

As cities grow and buildings become taller, the need to protect the earth's bird population is becoming more urgent. Thankfully, there are solutions to mitigate the problem, including guidelines for bird friendly glazing selections and building design features.

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We Are Hiring!

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, competitive salary/benefits and advancement potential at all levels for Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners and our Operations Team.

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New Project Opportunities

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People

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