Project Manager - Cities + Urban Design

Gensler • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Role Gensler is the world’s largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in over 50 locations globally. As a natural outgrowth of Gensler’s core business of creating great places, our Cities + Urban Design (C+UD) practice area delivers a range of performance focused design strategy and planning services to an ever-expanding group of cities, institutions, developers, governments, and international organizations. Gensler’s Planning team in Washington D.C. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Cities + Urban Design practice area to deliver on a range of both local/regional and international high-profile public and private sector projects including: large-scale master plans, conceptual design, site-specific plans, urban design guidelines, development standards and other planning studies. Ideal candidates will possess a background in urban planning, particularly urban design, or architecture; and have demonstrated experience leading, organizing and coordinating project teams and team assignments to deliver successful large-scale planning and mixed-use projects. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are critical. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, collaborative, and eager to supervise, train and mentor teammates.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practice
• Bachelor’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related field
• Working knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory tools
• Experience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projects
• Experience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)
• Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Basic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologies
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills
• Collaborative and team-conscious

Nice To Haves

• AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certified
• Leadership in urban planning professional organizations
• Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools
• Real estate development experience and/or education

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
• Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction; this is achieved through focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in Gensler
• Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)
• Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your projects; oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures; responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projections
• Resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to team
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination
• Responsible for executing documents with design intent & technical quality
• Conduct site visits and meet on-site with client teams
• Preparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staff
• Support C+UD practice area with business development efforts

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
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees