Gensler

Design Manager/Project Manager - Workplace

Gensler$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-20 years of relevant experience in project management across various project types
  • Degree in Architecture or Interior Design (accredited) is mandatory
  • Preferred licensure in relevant field
  • In-depth understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to post-occupancy
  • Experience managing multiple project teams and mentoring staff
  • Expertise in negotiating project scope and fees
  • Familiarity with building codes and industry standards
  • Proven track record of project fiscal accountability
  • Strong organization and communication skills with a knack for relationship management
  • Revit proficiency is highly valued

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to maximize opportunities
  • Stay informed on clients’ business objectives and market trends to drive demand for services
  • Oversee day-to-day project delivery to ensure timeliness and budget compliance
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to foster cohesive collaboration
  • Ensure clear management of the project process including requirements and timelines
  • Prepare and monitor project plans, budgets, and deliverables for client satisfaction
  • Proactively address problems with effective resolution planning alongside leadership
  • Support new business development initiatives with potential and current clients
  • Contribute to project reports and staffing discussions with accurate insights
  • Manage internal project accounting and billing processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Wellness programs and paid time off
  • Contributions to a retirement savings plan (RRSP)
  • Opportunities for annual bonuses
  • Coverage for professional licenses renewal and exam fees
  • Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes
  • Encouragement of work-life balance through diverse company initiatives
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Gensler Design 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.

What You Will Do
  • Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities
  • Maintain an awareness of existing clients' business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
  • Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team
  • Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle
  • Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams
  • Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Practice Area leadership and Studio Director
  • Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients
  • Contribute positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio's delivery and financial objectives
  • Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing


Your Qualifications
  • 10-20 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of project types
  • Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required
  • Licensure preferred
  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
  • 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
  • Revit skills are highly valued
  • Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships


To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

**The base salary range will be estimated between $100,000 - $130,000. Gensler's total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler **

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions, our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers 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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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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6,000 employees
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1965

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