Design Manager

Your Role

A Design/Project Manager at Gensler works with autonomy and is responsible for executing a variety of project types and sizes, leading all phases of project management. Potential projects span Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Retail, Mixed Use, and Entertainment, shaping the future of design. These opportunities include cutting-edge Lifestyle Opportunities and Projects. Developments that redefine how people live, work, play, dine, recreate, and relax.

This role is involved throughout the full project delivery process and requires a strong working knowledge of that process to ensure successful project outcomes. The Lifestyle Design Manager leads relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants. They also collaborate with and mentor junior staff to foster a high level of design quality and ensure client satisfaction, serving as the primary point of contact for all work produced.

What You Will Do

• Act as a design manager for a variety of lifestyle project types
• Demonstrate ability to generate new client relationships, lead projects and marketing opportunities with existing clients, and work closely with our Marketing department to lead business development reporting, generate leads and author proposals
• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• 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 and lead junior staff
• Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
• 7+ total years of relevant design experience; inclusive of 2+ years of project management experience in a commercial architecture firm, delivering lifestyle interior projects
• Experience working at architectural scale within large, complex environments, coordinating across multiple disciplines and existing building systems
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of projects that span both interior design and core and shell Architecture
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to lead and mentor junior staff
• Strong Lifestyle programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in FF&E
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), and AutoCAD and Revit, Sketchup and Photoshop.
• Experience with various construction delivery systems.

The base salary will be estimated between $90,0000 - $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits contingent on relevant experience.

For consideration, please submit resume and work samples in PDF format.

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 to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

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 TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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