At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems.
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 withPractice Arealeadership and StudioDirector
Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients
Contribute positively toproject 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 **
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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