Gensler · 4 months ago
Design Manager - Retail Roll-Outs
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $148K/yr
10+ years expGensler is an international full-service design firm that specializes in creating innovative spaces and environments. They are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead large-scale retail rollout projects, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and effective project delivery through all phases of design and implementation.
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Responsibilities
Lead the relationships with the client or internal client relationship leaders, contractors, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
Lead planning, design coordination, and implementation of retail rollout programs across multiple sites
Communicate project milestones, risks, and deliverables to client stakeholders
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans to ensure high quality delivery in alignment with the client’s brand standards and operational requirements
Ensure compliance with local building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainability initiatives
Manage expectations and approvals across multiple departments, including design, construction, facilities, and operations
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
10+ Years of Project Management experience in an Architecture firm, working on Retail projects
Extensive experience managing retail rollouts, preferably for financial centers
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
Self-motivated to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships and a strong professional network
Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural projects
Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
Desire to mentor junior staff
Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project), and Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, and/or Revit
Preferred
SketchUp, Photoshop, and other design software skills are a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Wellness programs
Flex spending
Paid holidays
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 for certain eligible programs or classes
Company
Gensler
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
5001-10000 employees
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Co-CEO/Executive Director
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Co-CEO
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