What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Design Manager) - Architecture - Retail Stores & Centers position at Gensler?
Your Role
You willlead and manage multiple design teams and variousconsultants responsible for the design and delivery of retail stores and centers projects.
As a Project Managerat Gensler, you will be highly involved in all phases of project delivery, manage day-to-day communications with our client, and lead and mentor team members to produce an exceptional level of design quality and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do
Act as leadProject Managerand drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
Lead the relationships with theclient, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
Mentor junior staff
Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation
Your Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of management experience in projects and design in an Architecture firm
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
Licensed Architect preferred
Expertise or desire to actively build expertise in Retail Stores and Centers
Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically etail stores and centers
Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff
Strong programming and space planning skills
High level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments
High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility
Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), AutoCAD and/or Revit
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 and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams' diverse interests.
We encourage our employees 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.
**The base salary range will be estimated between $110,000 - $134,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
*Notice: At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title ofDesign Managerand operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
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