Design Manager

1 day ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Gensler Full time
About the Role

At Gensler, we're seeking a talented Design Manager to join our dynamic Charlotte office. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional client projects on time and on budget. With a focus on building client relationships and driving business opportunities, you'll have the opportunity to grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage project teams for multiple projects, overseeing all phases from project set-up to construction administration.
  • Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships, engaging directly with clients to ensure approvals.
  • Manage project scheduling, staffing, budgets, and client relationships, ensuring projects conform to contract.
  • Track financial performance, prepare project proposals, and negotiate fees and contracts.
  • Coordinate bidding processes, ensure project objectives and requirements are clear and attainable.
  • Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward sustainable and resilient design solutions.
  • Mentor junior team members, advancing an integrated design culture within the studio.
  • Champion Gensler's diversity and inclusion goals, promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.
Requirements
  • 10+ years' experience as a Project Manager in the architecture and design field, with a passion for a wide variety of project types.
  • Experience with commercial projects, including base building, interior architecture, and interior design projects for financial services firms, government agencies, retail centers, and office buildings.
  • 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, with experience negotiating project scope and fees.
  • Knowledge of local building codes and standards, with a commitment to sustainable design and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • 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.
What We Offer

At Gensler, we're committed to enjoying life as much as we are to delivering best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people's diverse interests, and we encourage every person 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.

We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future, offering reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees, as well as tuition reimbursement for eligible programs or classes.

We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about design, passionate about people, and passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

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