What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Interior Architecture position at Gensler?
Description
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, Retail & Consumer Experience, Office Buildings, 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 Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas. A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced mid-size projects or singular large, complex projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and experience in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
What You Will Do
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 Awareness 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.
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, Retail & Consumer Experience, Office Buildings, 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 Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas. A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced mid-size projects or singular large, complex projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and experience in Architecture and/or Interior Design.
What You Will Do
- Lead interior design and interior architecture projects from concept through completion, overseeing design, documentation, construction administration, and overall project delivery
- Partner with Design Directors, Technical Directors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical solutions to complex design challenges
- Lead and manage multiple project teams, establishing clear objectives while overseeing schedules, staffing, productivity, budgets, and project quality
- Build and maintain trusted client relationships, managing expectations, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and guiding projects through key decisions and approvals
- Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors, and regulatory agencies to coordinate successful project outcomes
- Manage project financial performance, including project setup, proposals, fee and contract negotiations, consultant agreements, and adherence to contractual requirements
- Guide projects through bidding, permitting, construction, and closeout while maintaining strong coordination across internal and external teams
- Champion sustainable, resilient, and integrated design solutions that advance client goals and Gensler’s broader sustainability and resilience commitments
- Mentor and empower emerging talent while fostering an integrated design culture through collaboration, knowledge sharing, resource management, and team development
- Remain engaged in the creative process, contributing to presentations, 3D renderings, construction drawings, and other design deliverables as needed to support project success
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program
- Licensed / Registered Architect, NCIDQ certification, and LEED accreditation are a plus
- 10 years of relevant experience with at minimum 4 years as a Project Manager within a commercial architecture and design firm managing projects for financial services firms, government agencies, retail centers, and office buildings
- Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring and collaborating with 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
- Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
- Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships
- Notice: At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
- 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!
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 Awareness 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law.
Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.
Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email talentacquisition@gensler.com.