Design Manager - Critical Facilities

About the role

Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice is seeking an experienced Architect to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-tech, new development architecture projects, particularly data centers, high-density labs, and other complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and communicate project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
• 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 projects for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings, and collections)
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
• Collaborate with project team members on design solutions and documentation
• Guide the project team in documentation and pricing through construction
• Resolve complex technical and design issues to ensure project success
• Manage project specifications to align with design intent and project requirements
• Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction to coordinate approvals and compliance with regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
• 8+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams
• Completed data center projects
• Professional license or certification preferred
• 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
• Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes
• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired
• AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay experience beneficial
• Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects

Benefits

The base salary range is estimated between $110,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience. This position requires you to be in the San Jose office 5 days per week. If you're open to relocating to the San Jose area, please apply!

Pay

The base salary range is estimated between $110,000 - $150,000 plus bonuses and benefits, contingent on relevant experience.

Schedule

This position requires you to be in the San Jose office 5 days per week. If you're open to relocating to the San Jose area, please apply!