Design Manager/Project Manager - Cities

Gensler • Toronto, ON

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your experience on projects, your attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and under/on budget. You will manage and deploy resources to ensure that the design phases flow smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architectural projects across a variety of industries.

Requirements

• 10+ years of related experience, 4+ managing base building and interiors projects and teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or design-related field.
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams and projects through the entire project lifecycle including post-occupancy.
• Experience and interest any of the following project types: Aviation, Critical Facilities, Headquarters, Senior Housing, Office Buildings, Advanced Technology Labs
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationship.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Experience working with public and private clients.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structure.
• Strong understanding of, and ability to oversee, architectural and interior design package deliverables consistent with industry standards.
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Experience with MS Office is required, additional experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite and Revit is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required.
• All applications must include a portfolio or project list for full consideration.

Nice To Haves

• additional experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite and Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor for your clients and build relationships.
• Work with strategy and design leaders to prepare presentations, workshops, and related research and client interactions.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process.
• Manage all phases of projects, including scheduling, budgets, project set-up, design, and construction administration and coordination with consultants.
• Take ownership of financial performance of projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance for your teams and other staff.
• Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off.
• contributions to the RRSP
• twice annual bonus opportunities.
• reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

What This Job Offers

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