Design Manager - Workplace

Gensler • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Design Manager at Gensler works with autonomy to be responsible for execution of a variety of project types and sizes and will lead all phases of projects. He or she will be involved in all phases of the project delivery and must have a working knowledge of this process with the ability to deliver the successful completion of a project. You will lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants. A Design Manager will work/interact with and mentor junior staff to encourage a high level of design and ensure client satisfaction through being the main point of contact for the client in all work produced.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
• 10+ years of Design Management experience within an architecture firm or equivalent professional environment.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural projects
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in FF&E
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project)
• AutoCAD Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a benefit

Responsibilities

• Act as lead design manager for a variety of project types
• Demonstrated ability to generate new client relationships, lead projects and marketing opportunities with existing clients, and working closely with our Marketing department to lead business development reporting, lead generation, and proposal writing
• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation
• Other related duties as assigned

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
• reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

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