Design Manager - Mid Level

Your Role

As a Gensler Design Manager, you have a successful track record of managing all phases of interior / architectural design projects and will have overall project responsibility for client satisfaction, quality control and financial performance. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architectural projects across a variety of 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.
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
• 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.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants.
• Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Design Director, and Studio Director.
• Review and manage internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• 8+ years of related project management experience in architecture and or interior design projects
• 1st Class Registered Architect license or relevant professional license / certification preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Experience in negotiating project scope and fees
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Experience of team management
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Technical understanding of architectural design, interior and furniture design
• Proficiency in Revit, Auto CAD, SkechUp, and Adobe CS
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, is a plus
• Able to communicate fluently in Japanese and English
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership
• Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants 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, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. 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. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.