Your Role
At Gensler, we’re not just designers. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone.
Our practice areas are unique, having the ability to draw expertise from and collaborate across offices and regions within the firm to best serve some of the world’s top companies. Our global reach and perspectives allow us to reach across borders and be connected to exciting project teams while providing the opportunity to accelerate the career growth of those with a passion for project leadership.
As a Design Manager in our Newport Beach office, it’s your role to lead and deliver a variety of project sizes, through all phases. You will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional architectural projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class technical projects.
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.
- 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 Practice Area leadership and Studio Director.
- Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing.
Your Qualifications
- Design Management and Project Management experience in an architecture firm
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in architecture
- Registered Architect required
- 10+ years of experience with architectural high-end commercial/mixed-use projects
- Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically International/Middle East Buildings
- Must be available for international travel
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects
- Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership
- High level of design competence and expertise
- Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues
- Compensation is based upon experience and estimated range is $95,000 – $130,000 annually + bonuses + benefits
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, 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.