Your Role

Join a dynamic and growing team designing innovative projects for leading healthcare clients. We are looking for a Design Manager to manage healthcare projects throughout the Southwest Region. We are collaborative and client focused, with a commitment to design experience, sustainability and social purpose.

What You Will Do

Act as lead design manager in healthcare and drive project and deliveryManage all phases of healthcare architecture and interior design projects, from project set-up through design and construction administrationLead collaborative design teams, working closely with the Design Director, Technical Director and PIC, to establish effective project workplans with attainable project objectivesHelp prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding processManage scheduling, budgets, staffing, project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractorsTrack financial performance of projectsAct as the primary team, client and consultant contactDevelop and maintain client relationships, for both single projects and multi-project accountsActively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutionsSupport diversity, equity and inclusion goals on projects and within the office

Your Qualifications

8+ years of related experience, managing projects and teamsBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or design-related fieldLicensed architect and/or NCIDQ are preferredExperience leading architectural and planning projects for healthcare clients (medical centers, medical office buildings, hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgery centers, community health centers, etc.) with experience with OSHPD I and OSHPD III facilities.Experience leading small to large scale projects and mentoring architects and designersIntegrated into the local Orange County and Los Angeles County communities with positive healthcare client referencesStrong understanding of, and ability to oversee, architectural and interior design package deliverables consistent with industry standardsStrong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills.  Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Comfortable in internal and external client facing situations.Experience negotiating project scope and feesExperience developing high performance sustainable building projectsProficiency with PM software.  Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and InDesign is a plus
 

**Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $95,000 – $130,000 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.