Design Manager - Interiors

About the role

At Gensler, we design for people. As a Design Manager, you will bring your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget, while expanding your project management experience on trendsetting work.

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
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices strongly valued, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building certifications
• Experience with project management software, (e.g., MS Project) a plus
• Revit skills are highly values, but not required
• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required
• NCIDQ preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities

Pay

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

Schedule

We offer flexible schedules to accommodate your needs.