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. A focus for the role will be building client relationships and driving business opportunities. This position will base in Beijing.
If you have workplace experience for professional service will be a plus.
What You Will Do
Implementing one or more projects through the management of project teams
Managing all phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration
Establishing and maintaining ongoing, productive client relationships
Managing project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
Tracking the financial performance of projects
Preparing project proposal, negotiating fees and contracts for projects
Coordinating bidding process
Ensure projects conform to contract
Creating and communicating clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
And any other related responsibility as assigned
Your Qualifications
8+ years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on various project types
Professional degree (Masters or Bachelor) in Architecture/Interior Design from an accredited program; Licensure is a plus
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships and develop a network
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, grace and style
Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams
Experience with recruiting, mentoring and coaching talent. Highly organized and responsive
Strong abilities in managing fees, schedules and staffing
Extensive knowledge of design principles/practices, technical regulations, building code, standards and building structures
Strong client communication skills
Bilingual in English, Chinese.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Word and Excel and AutoCAD. Revit, Spexx, and Adobe Suite all a plus
Please include work samples along with your resume and Portfolio.
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 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 insurance, social insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer profit sharing, 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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of related experience
- Professional degree in Architecture/Interior Design
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Bilingual in English, Chinese
- Experience mentoring multiple project teams
Gensler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gensler and has not been reviewed or approved by Gensler.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs include twice‑yearly bonuses and profit sharing that are positioned as meaningful parts of total compensation. Employee ownership elements can reward longer tenure and contribute to overall earnings beyond base pay.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee stock ownership and stock appreciation programs provide wealth‑building avenues beyond salary. These equity mechanisms are highlighted as part of the standard package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, and vision alongside life and disability, EAP/mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Benefits breadth is described as solid within the industry context.
Gensler Insights
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
