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Design Manager - Workplace Interiors

Gensler · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Art & Creative$95k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

Gensler is a company that helps organizations innovate through design. We specialize in designing spaces, services, and environments for companies looking to improve their workplaces.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a design manager for a variety of project types in workplace design
  • Generate new client relationships, lead projects, and work closely with the Marketing department for business development
  • Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
  • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
  • Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
  • Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
  • 7+ total years of relevant design experience; inclusive of 2+ years of project management experience in a commercial architecture firm, delivering corporate interior projects
  • Experience working at architectural scale within large, complex environments, coordinating across multiple disciplines and existing building systems
  • Knowledge and experience in all phases of projects that span both interior design and core and shell Architecture
  • Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
  • Desire to mentor junior staff
  • Strong programming and space planning skills
  • High level of design competence and expertise in FF&E
  • Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
  • Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
  • Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), and AutoCAD Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a benefit
  • Experience with construction management and/or design build projects preferred

Pay

The base salary will be estimated between $95,000 - $130,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Schedule

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