Your Role Gensler's Vancouver, BC office is looking for a dedicated Design Manager with 10 years of corporate workplace interior design experience. At Gensler, our Design Managers are key to our design delivery model and management of our projects, orchestrating and providing oversight starting from the preparation of proposals until project handover. Just as important as your project management experience, you will also act as single point of contact for owners and consultants to ensure unparalleled client experiences. What You Will Do Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, consultants, vendors and contractors Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees with the assistance of senior leadership Develop and manage project teams in conformance with approved work plans Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections) Provide leadership to the team and client by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule Support business development efforts and proposals Your Qualifications 10 years of experience having delivered exceptional interior design projects Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Interior Design from an accredited program PMP or other management certificate preferred Knowledge of local building codes and structures preferred Interiors/Workplace/Facilities management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy Project fee assessment and management experience Extensive knowledge of architectural/design principles and practices Good communication and management skills Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification Experience delivering projects in Vancouver preferred Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel, Strong AutoCAD, Revit skills preferred 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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP 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. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. 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