Design Manager​/Project Manager - Workplace

Role Overview

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. You’ll grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries.

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends to identify appropriate opportunities for further demand for Gensler services.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day delivery of projects ensuring on time and on budget.
• Lead and facilitate overall cross‑functional project team and smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the life cycle.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams.
• 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 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.
• Submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format.

• 10‑20 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of project types.
• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required. Licensure preferred.
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post‑occupancy.
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Revit skills highly valued.
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new ones.

Base salary range: $100,000 – $130,000. Gensler’s total compensation package includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off; contributions to the RRSP; and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, and exam fees, as well as tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.

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, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

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