At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We are not just designers. We are tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you are into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. We strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.
Our Oakland studio has a thriving architectural and interior practice focusing on providing innovative solutions and climatically responsible design from large, complex buildings commercial office developments to smaller repositioning and tenant improvement projects for developer, professional services, health and technology clients. Additionally, we have an imbedded strategy team to support our teams and clients throughout the process. Through our integrated inside-out design approach, we impact both the people working in our buildings and the surrounding community with our inspirational and thought leading design solutions.
Your Role
As a Gensler Interior Design (Project) Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting architectural and interior projects across industries.
What You Will Do
- Manage all phases of corporate projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration
- Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
- Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with clients, vendors and consultants
- Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, technical designers and graphic designers
- Track financial performance of project
- Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process
- Ensure projects conform to contract
- Business development and market strategy internal and external meetings
Your Qualifications
- A strong desire to learn, grow and contribute
- 8 + years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager and/or technical designer on a range of corporate interiors project types
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
- Experience managing interiors projects is preferred
- AIA, NCIDQ or CID licensure preferred
- Experience with the entire commercial tenant improvement project lifecycle, through post-occupancy, including furniture selection
- Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams
- Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
- Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects
- Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices strongly valued. Candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel and /or Net Zero Building certification
- Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
- Experience with project management software, such as MS Project or smartsheets a plus
- Healthcare project experience a plus
- Working knowledge of Revit
To be considered for this opportunity, you must UPLOAD A SAMPLE DESIGN PORTFOLIO to the attachments sections of your application.
**The base salary will be estimated between $110,000K– $150,000K plus bonuses and benefits and is contingent on relevant experience.
- Notice: At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.
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. Our 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. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
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. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.
Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.
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