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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