Your Role

Gensler is one of the world’s leading architecture, design and planning firms, with staff in locations around the world. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing a lasting competitive advantage. At Gensler, you will join a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries.

What You Will Do

Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration

Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with sub-contractors, vendors and consultants

Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, design directors, job captains and graphic designers

Track financial performance of project

Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process

Ensure projects conform to contract

Your Qualifications

10-15 years of related experience in ground up / build to suit architecture projects in one or more of the following typologies: Office, Residential/Mixed Use, Hospitality

Accredited degree in Architecture required

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams

Experience negotiating project scope and fees

Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Revit skills are highly valued

Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

AIA preferred​​

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.