Design Manager

Your Role
- 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 tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional architectural projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architectural projects across a variety of industries. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth and expanding our market presence.

What You Will Do- Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule.-
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships to identify opportunities for additional services and projects.-
- Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and contractors.-
- Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors.-
- Track and manage financial performance of the project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings, and collections).-
- Lead business development efforts, including identifying new project opportunities and expanding existing client engagements.-
- Manage project lifecycle, estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out.-
- Collaborate with the project team members on design solutions and documentation.-
- Guide project team in documentation, pricing through construction.-
- Resolve complex technical/design issues.-
- Develop project specifications.-
- Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction.Your Qualifications- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.-
- 10+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams.-
- Professional license or certification required.-
- Proven experience in business development and client relationship management.-
- Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects.-
- Knowledge of building materials, specifications, and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required.-
- Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required.-
- Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.-
- Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus.-
- Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial.-
- Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure-heavy projects.- 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.
- Perks:_ We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision and paid holidays. 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.