At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re influential, innovative, impactful thought leaders and partners for our clients. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. 

Your Role

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. A focus for the role will be building client relationships and driving business opportunities.

What You Will Do

Manage project teams for multiple projects

Managing all phases, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration

Establishing and maintaining ongoing, productive client relationships

Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals

Managing project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants

Tracking the financial performance of projects

Preparing project proposal, negotiating fees and contracts for projects

Coordinating bidding process

Ensure projects conform to contract

Creating and communicating clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions

Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example. You will be responsible for advancing an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives and recruiting of team members

Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to teammates, partners, and consultants

Your Qualifications

10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in the architecture and design field, and interest in a wide variety of project types

Experience with commercial projects such as base building, interior architecture, and interior design projects for financial services firms, hospitality, retail centers, and office buildings

Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects

Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills

Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.

Commitment to a collaborative design process

Experience negotiating project scope and fees

Knowledge of local building codes and standards

A commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and sustainable design, and experience integrating them on specific projects

Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture, Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program

Licensed / Registered Architect, NCIDQ certification, and LEED accreditation are a plus
 

*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $100,000 – $135,000 annually + bonuses + benefits

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.