Design Manager – Architecture

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design, and construction administration
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements for the project team
• 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 projects
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process
• Ensure projects conform to contract

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of related experience in ground-up / build-to-suit architecture projects in one or more of the following typologies: office and residential/mixed-use, hospitality, higher education, life sciences
• 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
• General knowledge to navigate through Revit models is highly valued, but not part of daily responsibilities
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Licensure and accreditation preferred

Benefits

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 Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Wellness programs and flex spending
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Pay

Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.