Project Manager (Architecture)

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management expertise while working on trendsetting projects in multiple practice areas. A focus for the role will be leading Hospitality, Multifamily Residential, and Mixed Use projects, building client relationships, and driving business opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Lead project teams and architectural deliverables on projects, working with Design Director, Technical Director, and project team for all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
• Manage the project in collaboration with the design team, client, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
• Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
• Coordinate bidding process
• Ensure projects conform to contract
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• As needed, support the team by producing graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings
• Takes an active role in project QA/QC working closely with the Technical Director
• Work closely with Interior Design team to create holistic design solutions for our clients
• Mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example; you will be responsible for advancing an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives and recruiting of team members
• Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
• Champion Gensler's diversity and inclusion goals with respect to teammates, partners, and consultants

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture from an accredited program
• Approximately 8-12 years of experience in the architecture & design industry
• Experience as a Project Manager, or Project Architect with project management responsibilities, within a commercial architecture and design firm managing large, complex projects in the fee range of $3-5M+ minimum
• Experience with commercial projects such as base building and interior architecture for Hospitality, Multifamily Residential, and Mixed Use projects
• Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring and collaborating with Interior Designers and Architects
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• Commitment to a collaborative design process
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards; strong technical skills to support our architectural team, and jump into project work as needed
• Licensed / Registered Architect + LEED accreditation are preferred
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
• Adept at building trust with clients and developing client relationships

*This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Atlanta Office If you're open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome to join us in beautiful Georgia!

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

*Notice: At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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