Project Manager (Design Manager) - Sports Studio

Gensler • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Your Role You will lead multidisciplinary design teams and consultant partners on some of the most exciting work in the industry, sports, live entertainment, and venue projects where design meets the energy of a sold-out crowd. These are high-profile, fast-moving projects that demand strong leadership, sharp instincts, and the ability to make smart decisions in real time. As a Project Manager (Design Manager) at Gensler, you’ll be hands-on from day one, immersed in every phase of delivery and deeply connected to both clients and teams. You’ll help set the vision, keep the work moving, and mentor talent along the way, shaping places that define culture, create shared experiences, and come alive on event day and beyond. Culture in Gensler’s Sports Studio Gensler’s Sports Studio is a place where design meets the energy of live events. Our team works on some of the world’s most impactful sports and entertainment venues, shaping arenas, stadiums, and mixed-use districts that become cultural anchors for their cities. The work takes you beyond the studio, traveling to venues, learning from live environments, and engaging directly with the moments that make these places come alive. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by people who are passionate about both design and the experiences it creates. You’ll work alongside energized, supportive teammates, share ideas across a global network, and celebrate the wins together, whether that’s opening night, a major milestone, or a great project review. It’s a studio built around curiosity, momentum, and a shared love of live entertainment. Life at Gensler At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.

Requirements

• 15-20 years of Project and Design Management experience in an Architecture firm
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically large stadium/venues projects
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments
• High level of 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 and/or Revit

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Architect preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as lead Design Manager and drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities
• Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• We reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees