A Design Manager at Gensler works with autonomy to be responsible for execution of a variety of project types and sizes and will lead all phases of projects. They will be involved in all phases of the project delivery and must have a working knowledge of this process with the ability to deliver the successful completion of a project. A Design Manager will work/interact with and mentor junior staff to encourage a high level of design and ensure client satisfaction through being the main point of contact for the client in all work produced.

What You Will Do

• Act as lead design manager for a variety of project types

• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans

• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants

• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements

• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing

• Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews

• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks

• Mentor junior staff

• Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

• Other related duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• 10+ years of Design Management experience in an Architecture firm, working on corporate interiors architecture project types

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Architecture

• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation

• Accredited Professional certification(Architectural License or Interior Design Certification

• Experience with: LEED,FITWEL, WELL,LIVING BUILDING (LFA), PASSIVE HOUSE(CPHC), orother relevant programs

• Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects

• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability

• Desire to mentor junior staff

• High level of design competence

• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility

• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project)

• Revit, AutoCAD and InDesign skills

*The base salary will be estimated between $110,000 - $140,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience

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