Design - Project 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 of Architecture or Interior Design or Civil Engineering.

• 12+ years of project experience in an architectural practice.

• 100% bilingual English/Spanish, superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing projects from a project management perspective, including planning, execution, and closing, with a focus on meeting scope, time, and budget requirements with a strong foundation in PMI methodology.

• Formal training in PMI (Project Management Institute) methodology is a plus.

• Proficiency in REVIT, Sketch Up, Enscape, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office are ideal.

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.

• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.

• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence.

• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience.

• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.

• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types.

• Experience in managing professional-level projects with a strong foundation in PMI methodology.

• Formal training in PMI (Project Management Institute) methodology is a plus.

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

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure-heavy projects. 

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; Portfolios should include at least one project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to discuss this in their interview, specially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell, and/or Net Zero Building certification. 

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.