Project Director – Healthcare

Gensler • Newport Beach, CA

5d • $165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

As a Project Director at Gensler, you will lead and manage multiple design teams and consultants responsible for delivering large-scale Healthcare focused projects. You will be accountable for Design Excellence, ensuring high standards across all project aspects. Your role will involve managing day-to-day communications with clients, overseeing project processes, financial performance, and risk management. You will also play a critical role in mentoring the next generation of design management leadership and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Requirements

• 15+ years of Project and Design Management experience in an Architecture firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of design or architecture
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects with a high level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments
• Strong programming, space planning skills, and a solid understanding of state and local building codes, including accessibility
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service, ensure project profitability, and effectively mentor and lead teams
• Proficient in Revit and other computer design programs (AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator)

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Architect preferred
• Sustainable design experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead Project Director / Design Manager, driving project delivery through all phases while ensuring design excellence and adherence to project goals
• In the role as Project Director, work with project management to develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and work plans, and oversee the financial performance and risk management for projects.
• Serve as the main client and builder interface, managing relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and consultants to help grow the Healthcare practice.
• Participate in the growth of the healthcare practices through expanding existing client relationships and developing new lines of work.
• Ensure excellence in preparation and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements, and oversee internal project accounting and billing processes working with project management team members.
• Promote and integrate Diversity and Inclusion principles on projects and within consultant teams, and advance the understanding of design resilience as a collective responsibility
• Mentor junior staff and design management team members, while actively participating in business development, marketing, and public relations efforts
• Assure a collaborative approach with other disciplines in the studio, and interface with office Finance, Legal, and HR teams as well as Design Managers in other studios

Benefits

• 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: Director