Design Manager - Sports

Gensler•Washington, DC

6h•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Gensler Design Manager with our team in Washington, D.C., you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas. A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced and complex projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and experience or strong interest in the Sports practice area with the ability to produce drawings and specifications as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program
Licensed / Registered Architect + LEED accreditation are preferred
15+ years of relevant experience as a Project Manager within a commercial architecture and design firm managing large, complex projects
Experience leading the design and delivery of commercial base building and interior architecture projects for buildings/spaces
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
Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in the Sports practice area

Responsibilities

Lead architectural deliverables on projects, working with Design Directors, Technical Directors, Project Directors and project teams for all phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Collaborate with design team, clients, 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
Advance the understanding that design resilience is a responsibility of every person at Gensler
Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit resilient design solutions
Cultivate design expertise with the desire to always learn, grow, and evolve
Manage project teams for multiple projects
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
Track the financial performance of projects and ensure the projects conform to the contract
Prepare project proposal, negotiate fees and contracts
Support bidding and permitting processes
Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and requirements
Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example
Advance an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resource management, discourse, initiative support and recruitment of new team members
While design management and project leadership is this position’s primary focus, production of graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings may also be required as needed to support the team

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
reimbursement tuition for certain eligible programs or classes