Design Manager - Senior
Gensler - Seattle, WA
posted 6 days ago
About the position
We design spaces, services and experiences for organizations seeking new ways to provide value for themselves by fostering healthier, more effective workplaces. We are searching for an experienced Design Manager with a successful track record of managing all phases of interior architecture projects and leading multiple complex projects at the same time. A Design Manager at Gensler works with autonomy to be responsible for execution of a variety of project types and sizes and will lead all phases of projects. They will be involved in all phases of the project delivery and must have a working knowledge of this process with the ability to deliver the successful completion of a project. A Design Manager will work/interact with and mentor junior staff to encourage a high level of design and ensure client satisfaction through being the main point of contact for the client in all work produced.
Responsibilities
- Act as lead design manager for a variety of project types
- Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
- Lead the relationships with the client, 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 firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
- Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
- Mentor junior staff
- Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation
- Other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- 10+ years of Design Management experience in an Architecture firm, working on corporate interiors architecture project types
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
- Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation
- Accredited Professional certification (Architectural License or Interior Design Certification)
- Experience with: LEED, FITWEL, WELL, LIVING BUILDING (LFA), PASSIVE HOUSE (CPHC), or other relevant programs
- Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects
- Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
- Desire to mentor junior staff
- High level of design competence
- Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
- Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project)
- Revit, AutoCAD and InDesign skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs
- Flex spending
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- 401k
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock ownership
- Twice annual bonus opportunities
- Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
- Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes
