Gensler · 1 day ago
Design Manager - Senior
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expGensler is a design firm that combines creativity and technical knowledge with business skills to guide clients in commercial developments. The Design Manager will lead design teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project execution while growing into further leadership roles.
ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports
Responsibilities
Lead & manage design teams through conceptual development and technical execution, including programming client needs, diagramming and modeling conceptual strategies, developing conceptual designs into technical studies, and construction documentation
Engage directly with clients in the development of contracts, scheduling of the design process, preparation of consultant RFP’s, and coordination with client stakeholders to assure approvals
Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
Approximately 8+ years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies, including Type I and Type II construction
A portfolio of successful built work prior to undertaking a project management role, demonstrating your point-of-view in either conceptual design or technical execution
Expertise in delegation of an array of digital design tools appropriate to various stages of the design process
Proficient and confident in public-speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Graphic design awareness suitable for art direction of client presentations
Ability to develop collaborative relationship across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Hoskins
Co-CEO/Executive Director
Jordan Goldstein
Co-CEO
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