Design Manager - Education

Design Manager

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines and we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Design Manager in our Cities Studio, 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 projects across industries.

What You Will Do

1. Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams
2. Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and contractors
3. Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
4. Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings, and collections)
5. Provide leadership to the team and client by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
• 5+ years of related project management experience
• Professional license or certification preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
• Basic technical understanding of architectural design, interior, and furniture design

Please submit a resume and portfolio (ideally emphasizing your design experience with Practice Area here projects). Candidates without healthcare experience will not be considered. This role is based in our Chicago office, but if you're considering relocation, we encourage you to apply.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $135,000 plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience.

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.