Design Manager

hace 2 meses


San José, San José, Costa Rica Gensler A tiempo completo

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Manager to join our team at Gensler. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for coordinating with architects and designers to deliver exceptional architectural projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of projects, including project setup, design, and construction drawings.
  • Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and setup with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
  • Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate the bidding process.
  • Track financial performance of projects and assist with design and delivery of architectural and/or technical aspects.
  • Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
  • Resolve complex technical and design issues during document preparation and construction administration.
  • Manage project teams, comprised of project architects, interior designers, and job captains.
  • Prepare and ensure accuracy of technical documents and participate in administration of project assignments, including quality control.
  • Manage client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with consultants.
  • Support communication between project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
  • Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges.
  • Maintain project manuals and specifications and ensure projects conform to the contract.
  • Conduct and document process submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction.
  • Organize and manage project teams and assignments, oversee coordination of projects, and lead project coordination for plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, specifications, and material selections required for construction.
  • Manage project timelines and schedules, review technical documents to ensure accuracy, and lead coordination of consultants, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
  • Oversee administration of project assignments with a focus on managing design intent and quality control.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Design, or foreign equivalent.
  • Licensed or registered architect.
  • 7+ years of project experience in an architectural practice.
  • 100% bilingual English/Spanish, superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
  • Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.
  • Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
  • Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience.
  • Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types.
  • Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence.
  • Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

About Gensler

At Gensler, we are committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people's diverse interests, and we encourage every person to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include subsidized health and life insurance, profit sharing, annual bonus, LinkedIn learning, holiday observance, additional PTO days every 5 years, and employee assistance programs.

We offer 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.


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