Gensler · 19 hours ago
Project Manager - Cities + Urban Design
Washington, DC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
10+ years expGensler is the world’s largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in over 50 locations globally. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Cities + Urban Design practice area to deliver on a range of both local/regional and international high-profile public and private sector projects including large-scale master plans and urban design guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction; this is achieved through focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in Gensler
Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your projects; oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures; responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projections
Resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to team
Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
Responsible for executing documents with design intent & technical quality
Conduct site visits and meet on-site with client teams
Preparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staff
Support C+UD practice area with business development efforts
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practice
Bachelor's degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related field
Working knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory tools
Experience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projects
Experience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Basic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologies
Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills
Collaborative and team-conscious
Preferred
AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certified
Leadership in urban planning professional organizations
Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools
Real estate development experience and/or education
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
Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.
5001-10000 employees
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