Design Manager - Interiors

About the role

Gensler is a design firm that focuses on creating inspiring, resilient, and impactful spaces. The Phoenix studio specializes in innovative solutions and climate-responsible design across various project types, including hospitality, workplace, mission-critical, sports, and healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of corporate projects, including project set-up, design, and construction administration
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with clients, vendors, and consultants
• Manage a range of project team sizes, including project architects, interior designers, technical designers, and graphic designers
• Track financial performance of projects
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process
• Ensure projects conform to contract
• Participate in business development and market strategy conversations, both internally and externally

Qualifications

• A strong desire to learn, grow, and contribute
• 10–15 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of project types, including corporate interiors, hospitality, workplace, mission critical, sports, and healthcare
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy, including furniture selection
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills
• The ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• A demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices, especially in built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certifications
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, is a plus
• Revit skills are highly valued, but not required
• An accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design is required
• NCIDQ certification is preferred

Benefits

Life at Gensler includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range is based on local markets. Gensler provides reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, as well as tuition for eligible programs or classes.