Design Manager - Aviation

Gensler • New York, NY

1d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems on a variety of projects. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. Your Role As a Gensler Design Manager - Aviation, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional architectural projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class projects including but not limited to Critical Facilities, industrial and Manufacturing projects. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architectural projects across a variety of industries.

Requirements

• Design Management, Planning, and Project Management experience required
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 10+ years of experience, aviation project experience preferred
• Licensed or registered architect
• Must be passionate about Aviation projects
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3dMax, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office.
• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
• Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
• Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
• Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
• Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
• Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
• Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
• Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
• Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
• Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
• Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow, and housing.
• Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
• Research, compile, analyze, and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.

Benefits

• Gensler’s total compensation package is multi-layered and includes a base salary, two annual bonuses paid in December and June, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and profit sharing.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager