Design Manager

About the Role

Gensler is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Design Manager to lead our architectural projects from concept to completion. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for coordinating with architects, designers, and clients to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of projects, including project setup, design, and construction drawings.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure project success.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding.
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI's during construction.
• Track the financial performance of projects and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Lead project coordination for the plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
• Manage project timelines and schedules, ensuring timely completion.
• Review technical documents to ensure accuracy and quality control.
• Coordinate consultants, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.
• Oversee the administration of project assignments, focusing on managing design intent and quality control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• 8+ years of project experience in architectural practice, including demonstrated success as a project manager on various mixed-use buildings and residential or retail centers.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, construction, and structures.
• 100% bilingual English/Spanish, superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Sketch Up, Photoshop, InDesign, and Microsoft Office.
• Leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence.
• Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience.
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy.
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types.
• Must be able to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm that is committed to delivering best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people's diverse interests, and we encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. We offer comprehensive benefits, including subsidized health and life insurance, profit sharing, annual bonus, LinkedIn learning, holiday observance, additional PTO days every 5 years, and employee assistance programs.

We are committed to licensure and professional development, offering reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.