Gensler

Design Manager - Interiors

Gensler$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of related experience in project management across various sectors.
  • Proven success with the entire project lifecycle including post-occupancy.
  • Experience leading and mentoring multiple project teams effectively.
  • Strong fiscal accountability and responsibility in project management.
  • Knowledge of building codes and sustainability practices, particularly LEED and WELL standards.
  • Leadership and excellent communication skills, with a focus on relationship management.
  • Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required; NCIDQ preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of corporate projects from setup to construction administration.
  • Establish and communicate clear project objectives and requirements.
  • Oversee and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and client interactions.
  • Lead teams of architects and designers throughout project development.
  • Monitor and track the financial performance of projects regularly.
  • Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate the bidding process.
  • Ensure adherence to project contracts and specifications.
  • Engage in business development and market strategy discussions.

Benefits

  • Access to an embedded strategy team for client support throughout the design process.
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of innovative and climate-responsive projects.
  • Collaborative environment fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
Full Job Description

Our clients and inter-office studios rely on yourexpertiseto provide collaborative, smart, lifestyle-driven solutions. Experience working onbothlarge-scaleand small-scaleprojects withengagementof end users and key stakeholders is essential.

OurPhoenixstudio has a thriving architectural and interior practice, focused on innovative solutions and climatically responsible designacross a wide range of project types — including hospitality, workplace, mission-critical, sports, and healthcare — from large, complex commercial developments to small jewel-box bar spaces and everything in between. Additionally, we have an embedded strategy team to support our teams and clients throughout the design process. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with inspirational and thought-leading design solutions

Your Role

As a Gensler Interior Design (Project) Manager, you willleverageyour 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 interior projects across industriesincluding hospitality, workplace, mission critical, sports and healthcare.

What You Will Do 

  • Manage all phases of corporate projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration 

  • Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements 

  • Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with clients, vendors and consultants 

  • Manage a range of project team sizes, including project architects, interior designers, technical designers and graphic designers 

  • Track financial performance of projects 

  • Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process 

  • Ensure projects conform to contract 

  • Participate in business development and market strategy conversations, both internally and externally  

Your Qualifications 

  • A strong desire to learn, grow and contribute 

  • 10–15 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of project types, including corporate interiors, hospitality, workplace, mission critical, sports, and healthcare. 

  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy, including furniture selection 

  • Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams 

  • Experience negotiating project scope and fees 

  • Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures 

  • Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects 

  • Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills 

  • Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships 

  • Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices strongly valued, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building certifications 

  • Experience with project management software, (e.g., MS Project) a plus  

  • Revit skills are highly values, but not required 

  • Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required 

  • NCIDQ preferred 

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 50 locations and more than 6,000 professionals networked across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Founded in 1965, the firm serves more than 3,500 active clients in virtually every industry. Gensler designers strive to make the places people live, work, and play more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.
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