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Gensler · 2 weeks ago

Design Manager – International Interiors

Newport Beach, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

Gensler is a leading design firm that focuses on innovation and global perspectives. They are seeking a Design Manager with an international focus to lead and deliver architectural projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution while managing client relationships and project teams.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Maintain awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience, and market trends, ensuring 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

Manage the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project lifecycle

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 develop successful resolution plans in consultation with Practice Area leadership and Studio Director

Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing

Qualification

Design ManagementRegistered ArchitectProject ManagementInternational Project ExperienceClient ServiceLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Required

10+ years of experience with high-end commercial/mixed-use projects (International / Middle East Buildings)

Design Management and Project Management experience in an architecture firm

Bachelor's Degree or higher in architecture

Registered Architect or Interior Design licensure required

Extensive experience in all phases of projects, specifically International / Middle East Buildings

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership

High level of design competence and expertise

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

Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues

Must be available for international travel

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

H1B Sponsorship

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