Design Manager - Architecture & Interiors

Gensler - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Jose, CA

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Design Manager at Gensler is a leadership role focused on managing design projects within the architecture and interiors sector. This position emphasizes collaboration, client engagement, and the delivery of high-quality design solutions while mentoring junior staff. The role requires a deep understanding of design management, project phases, and sustainability practices, aiming to enhance both client satisfaction and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as hands-on design manager for a variety of projects
• Engage clients and stakeholders to identify project vision, goals, and objectives
• Work collaboratively with others toward design solutions
• Promote engagement and collaboration at all levels, including design team, consultants, clients, and contractors
• Manage teams from concept design through construction with a deep understanding of zoning, codes, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Ensure excellent performance regarding project design quality, schedule, and budget
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Work with accounting team to manage the billing process
• Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Mentor, coach and manage junior/intermediate staff
• Contribute to general office-wide initiatives, external thought leadership, and marketing efforts
• Support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, and drive high performance solutions
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals on projects and within the office
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships

Requirements

• 10+ Years of Design Management experience in an Architecture firm
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Track-record of success with corporate projects
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design and architectural projects
• Strong user engagement, programming, and pre-design planning skills
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Ability to work in person in the office 4-5 days a week
• Collaborative spirit and desire to mentor junior/intermediate staff
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
• Sustainable design experience, including hands-on experience with LEED, LBC, and other certification systems
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a plus

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance