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.
What You Will Do
Implementing multiple 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
Ensure projects conform to contract
Creating and communicating clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
And any other related responsibility as assigned
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing the design and delivery of multiple projects
Manages contract, fees, scope, schedule, budget, communications and overall project delivery.
Scope & Complexity: Has full responsibility for managing all aspects of routine projects Primary team, client and consultant contact.
Demonstrates general knowledge in developing project scope, budgets and business development.
Supervision: Oversight from studio director or other senior staff; May manage a small to medium sized team.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor of Architecture
Licensed or registered architect.
12-15 years of project experience, relevant experience in Data Center projects
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and emotional intelligence.
Construction documentation and/or design detail development experience.
Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.
Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility for various project types.
Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Your Design Technology Qualifications
Essential:
Working knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery
Familiarity with Performance Design software such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, Diva, and/or Ladybug tools
Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Enscape and/or Twinmotion with Revit and Rhino
Desirable:
Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection
Experience in strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows
Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.
Working knowledge in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews
Understanding of the interoperability workflows between the various design tools throughout all the stages of a project.
Applications we work with:
Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
Collaboration - BIM360
Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
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.
