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Gensler · 2 days ago

Design Manager - Critical Facilities

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule

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

Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors

Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections)

Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

Collaborate with the project team members on design solutions and documentation

Guide project team in documentation, pricing through construction

Resolve complex technical / design issues

Develop project specifications

Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction

Qualification

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Project managementCritical facilitiesData center projectsLeed accreditationBuilding materialsConstruction techniquesBuilding codesZoningJurisdictional processesConstruction document preparationEngineering disciplinesSustainable building practicesLeed certificationLiving building challengeWell building standardFitwell certificationNet zero building certificationProblem-solvingLeadershipNegotiationCommunicationTeamworkSustainabilityMS ProjectRevitAdobe Creative SuiteAutoCADSketchupRhinoEnscape

Required

Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Architecture or related field

10+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams

Must have Critical Facilities experience; completed data center projects

Professional license or certification preferred

LEED accreditation preferred

Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects

Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required.

Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required.

Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.

Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required; Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard , Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification

Preferred

Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus

Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial

The base salary range will be estimated between $110-140k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.