Project Manager (Interior Architecture & Design)

About the role

As a Gensler Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries. A focus for the role will be building client relationships and driving business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams for multiple projects
• Manage all phases, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
• Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
• Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Track the financial performance of projects
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate fees and contracts for projects
• Coordinate bidding process
• Ensure projects conform to contract
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
• Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering, and leading by example
• Advance an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives, and recruiting of team members

Requirements

• Approximately 8-10+ years of experience in the commercial Architecture & Design industry, inclusive of experience as a Project Manager
• Experience with commercial projects such as interior architecture and interior design projects for financial services firms, government agencies, retail centers, and office buildings
• Experience leading projects of a variety of scales and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal management skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• Commitment to a collaborative design process
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards
• Commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and sustainable design, and experience integrating them on specific projects
• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture, Interior Design, or Interior Architecture from an accredited program

Qualifications

• Licensed / Registered Architect, NCIDQ certification, and LEED accreditation are a plus
• Proven experience or demonstrated commitment to mentoring or coaching junior team members
• Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Disability and wellness programs
• Flex spending and paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Pay

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

This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Charlotte Office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome to join us in beautiful North Carolina.

At Gensler, a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients, and compliance with industry and government regulations.