Gensler · 8 hours ago
Design Manager - Critical Facilities
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expGensler is a leading design firm known for its innovative approach to architecture. As a Design Manager, you will oversee architectural projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while managing client relationships and project teams.
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Responsibilities
Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors
Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors
Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections)
Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out
Collaborate with the project team members on design solutions and documentation
Guide project team in documentation, pricing through construction
Resolve complex technical / design issues
Develop project specifications
Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Architecture or related field
10+ years of related experience, managing projects and team
Experience with Critical Facilities (i.e. data centers, command and control centers, high-performance computing, etc.) or similarly complex projects required
Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required
Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required
Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation
Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects
Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification
Preferred
Professional license or certification preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial
Benefits
Two annual bonuses paid in December and June
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Profit sharing
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
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