At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Our Charlotte team delivers impactful projects in the following practice areas: Workplaces for financial institutions, Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse, Government & Defense, Workplaces for professional services firms, Retail & Consumer Experience, Energy, and more. We’re not just designers. We’re influential, innovative, impactful thought leaders and partners for our clients. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new 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. A focus for the role will be building client relationships and driving business opportunities.
What You Will Do
- Manage project teams for multiple projects
- Managing all phases, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration
- Establishing and maintaining ongoing, productive client relationships
- Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
- 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
- Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
- Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example. You will be responsible for advancing an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives and recruiting of team members
- Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to teammates, partners, and consultants
Your Qualifications
- 10+ years’ experience as a Project Manager in the architecture and design field, and interest in a wide variety of project types
- Experience with commercial projects such as base building, interior architecture, and interior design projects for financial services firms, government agencies, retail centers, and office buildings
- Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects
- Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
- Commitment to a collaborative design process
- Experience negotiating project scope and fees
- Knowledge of local building codes and standards
- A commitment to the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and sustainable design, and experience integrating them on specific projects
- Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture, Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
- Licensed / Registered Architect, NCIDQ certification, and LEED accreditation are a plus
- Proven experience or demonstrated commitment to mentoring or coaching junior team members
- Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships
- This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Charlotte Office If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome to join us in beautiful North Carolina!
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.
