Project Manager Urban Design

Project Manager - Cities + Urban Design page is loaded## Project Manager - Cities + Urban Design locations:
Washington, DC, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-16708
** Your Role
** Gensler is the world’s largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in . As a natural outgrowth of Gensler’s core business of creating great places, our  (C+UD) practice area delivers a range of performance focused design strategy and planning services to an ever-expanding group of cities, institutions, developers, governments, and international organizations.

Gensler’s Planning team in  is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Cities + Urban Design practice area to deliver on a range of both local/regional and international high-profile public and private sector projects including: large-scale master plans, conceptual design, site-specific plans, urban design guidelines, development standards and other planning studies.

Ideal candidates will possess a background in urban planning, particularly urban design, or architecture; and have demonstrated experience leading, organizing and coordinating project teams and team assignments to deliver successful large-scale planning and mixed-use projects. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are critical. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must.

Candidates should be self-starters, collaborative, and eager to supervise, train and mentor teammates.
** What You Will Do
*** Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
* Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction; this is achieved through focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in Gensler
* Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
* Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your projects; oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures; responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projections
* Resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to team
* Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
* Responsible for executing documents with design intent & technical quality
* Conduct site visits and meet on-site with client teams
* Preparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staff
* Support C+UD practice area with business development efforts
** Your Qualifications
*** 10-15 years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practice
* Bachelor’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related field
* Working knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory tools
* Experience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projects
* Experience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projects
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
* Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit
* Basic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologies
* Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills
* Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills
* Collaborative and team-conscious

Preferred qualifications:

* AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certified
* Leadership in urban planning professional organizations
* Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools
* Real estate development experience and/or education
* This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Project Manager in our…