3D Graphics, Architectural Services, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction Design, Construction Document Set, Construction Drawings, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Government Regulations, Graphical Presentations, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Schematics, Sustainability, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
4 days ago
Your Role
As a Gensler Project Manager located in our Atlanta Office, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas. A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced mid-size projects or singular large, complex projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and experience in both the Hospitality and Residential practice areas with the ability to produce drawings and specifications as needed.
What You Will Do
Lead architectural deliverables on projects, working with Design Director(s), Technical Director(s), and project team(s) for all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production
Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
Advance the understanding that design resilience is a responsibility of every person at Gensler
Cultivate design expertise with the desire to always learn, grow, and evolve
Manage project teams for multiple projects
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
Track the financial performance of projects and ensure the projects conform to the contract.
Prepare project proposal, negotiate fees and contracts for projects
Support the project's bidding process and permitting process
Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering and leading by example. You will be responsible for advancing an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives and recruiting of team members
Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs
While design management and project leadership is the project's primary focus, produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings as needed to support the team
Your Qualifications
6-10 years' experience as a Project Manager within a commercial architecture and design firm managing projects with fees in the range of $500,000 to $2,500,000
Experience with commercial projects such as base building and interior architecture for hotels, multi-family residential, and mixed-use buildings
Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring and collaborating with Interior Designers and Architects
Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.
Commitment to a collaborative design process
Experience negotiating project scope and fees
Knowledge of local building codes and standards
Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture from an accredited program
Licensed / Registered Architect + LEED accreditation are preferred
Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships
This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Atlanta Office If you're open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome to join us in beautiful Georgia!
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 questions 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 to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler 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 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.