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Gensler · 4 weeks ago

Design Manager/Project Manager - Critical Facilities

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Gensler is a global design firm that focuses on innovative solutions across various scales. As a Design Manager, you will lead Critical Facilities projects, ensuring client satisfaction and mentoring junior staff while managing the project delivery process.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities

Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services

Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget

Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team

Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle

Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams

Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements

Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants

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 both 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

Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented, and that photography/videography is arranged as needed

Qualification

Design ManagementInterior DesignRevitProject ManagementSpace planningLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsClient serviceAdaptabilityProblem-solvingTeam management

Required

Design Management and Project Management experience required

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or architecture

15+ years of experience

Registered Interior Designer or Architect

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design/architectural projects

Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership

Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong programming and space planning skills

High level of design competence with knowledge of building codes

Proficiency in Revit

Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues

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 reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Company

Gensler

Glassdoor3.9

Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gensler.com

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