Design Manager/Project Manager, Education

Your Role

Main Responsibilities

• 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
• Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients
• Contribute positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio’s delivery and financial objectives
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure the project story is documented, and photography/videography is arranged as needed

Skills & Experience

• Design Management/Project Management experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in architecture
• 15+ years of experience, education project experience strongly preferred
• Licensed or registered architect
• Must be passionate about Education projects
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of publicly funded architectural projects
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• LEED accreditation preferred
• TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

The Ideal Candidate?

Must be passionate about Education projects Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Practice Area leadership and Studio Director

Why Join Us?

• 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.
• 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.

Salary

Negotiable.