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Gensler · 6 hours ago

Project Manager (Design Manager) - Architecture - Retail Stores & Centers

Gensler is a leading architecture firm seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage design teams for retail stores and centers projects. The role involves overseeing project delivery, maintaining client relationships, and mentoring team members to ensure high design quality and client satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Act as lead Project Manager and drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
Mentor junior staff
Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Qualification

Architecture DegreeLicensed ArchitectRetail Design ExpertiseProject ManagementClient ServiceSpace PlanningBuilding Codes KnowledgeSustainable DesignMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADRevitQuality AssuranceTeam LeadershipMentoring

Required

Minimum of 10 years of management experience in projects and design in an Architecture firm
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
Expertise or desire to actively build expertise in Retail Stores and Centers
Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically retail stores and centers
Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff
Strong programming and space planning skills
High level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments
High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility
Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), AutoCAD and/or Revit

Preferred

Licensed Architect preferred
Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation

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

H1B Sponsorship

Gensler has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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Diane Hoskins
Global Co-Chair
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