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Gensler · 1 day ago

Project Manager - Critical Facilities and Industrial & Logistics

Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

10+ years exp

Gensler is a leading architecture and design firm that has contributed to Chicago's architectural excellence since 1997. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead collaborative design teams and manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects, focusing on delivering future-ready environments for critical facilities.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative design teams and work closely with Design Directors to establish effective project workplans with attainable objectives

Manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects, from project set-up through design and construction administration

Help prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding process

Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors

Track financial performance of projects

Develop and maintain client relationships

Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions

Qualification

Commercial ArchitectureClient DevelopmentProject ManagementTechnical Project DeliveryBuilding CodesNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal ManagementCollaborative Design ProcessSustainability CommitmentProfessional Degree in ArchitectureLEED AP CertificationCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

10-15+ years of professional experience in the commercial architecture and design field, with recent focus on project delivery and client development

2+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a focus on highly technical, engineering-forward projects like Data Centers, Secured Spaces, Command Centers, Labs, Government or Industrial Facilities

Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects

Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills

Commitment to a collaborative design process

Experience negotiating project scope and fees

Knowledge of local building codes and standards

Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture

Commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

Preferred

Preferred certifications include licensed/registered architect, LEED AP

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

Reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

Company

Gensler

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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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