Gensler

Project Manager (Architecture - Base Building)

Gensler$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience in commercial Architecture & Design, including Project Management.
  • Experience with Government and Higher Education architecture and master planning projects.
  • Proven track record of leading various scale projects.
  • Strong leadership, organization, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to foster collaborative relationships internally and with clients.
  • Commitment to the collaborative design process and sustainable design principles.
  • Professional degree in Architecture and relevant licenses are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project teams across multiple core & shell projects.
  • Oversee all project phases: set-up, programming, design, and construction administration.
  • Develop and maintain productive client relationships.
  • Engage with clients and stakeholders to secure approvals.
  • Monitor project scheduling, staffing, and financial performance.
  • Prepare proposals and negotiate fees and contracts.
  • Support sustainability goals through resilient design solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Wellness programs and flexible spending options.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • 401k plan with profit sharing and employee stock ownership.
  • Twice annual bonuses and professional development reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Gensler Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries. A focus for the role will be building client relationships and driving business opportunities.

What You Will Do
  • Lead project teams for multiple core & shell projects
  • Manage all phases, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration
  • Establish and maintain productive client relationships
  • Engage directly with clients in coordination with all stakeholders to assure approvals
  • Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
  • Track and manage the financial performance of projects
  • Prepare project proposal, negotiate fees and contracts
  • Coordinate bidding process
  • Ensure projects conform to contract
  • Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and requirements
  • Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
  • Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example
  • Advance an integrated design culture on your projects, including mentoring, providing resources, facilitating discourse, spearheading initiatives + recruitment and onboarding of new team members


Your Qualifications
  • 10-15 years of experience in the commercial Architecture & Design industry, inclusive of experience as a Project Manager
  • Experience delivering architecture and master planning projects for Government and Higher Education clients (including State construction agencies)
  • Experience leading projects of a variety of scales
  • Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
  • Commitment to a collaborative design process
  • Experience negotiating project scope and fees
  • Knowledge of local building codes and standards
  • A commitment to the principles of sustainable design, and experience integrating them on specific projects
  • Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture from an accredited program
  • Licensed / Registered Architect and LEED accreditation are a plus
  • Proven experience mentoring and coaching teammates
  • Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships


*This is not a hybrid or remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Charlotte Office. If you're open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome to join us in beautiful North Carolina!

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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.

*Notice: At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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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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