Design Manager - Lifestyle - Senior

Gensler; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

At Gensler, a leading design firm, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing lifestyle projects from inception to completion. The position requires strong project management skills, proven leadership, and the ability to maintain client relationships while ensuring projects stay on budget. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to work-life balance, Gensler offers a dynamic workplace that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

RRSP contributions

Biannual bonus opportunities

Professional license reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of related experience in project management.
• Experience with entire project lifecycle.
• Proven fiscal accountability on projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of lifestyle projects.
• Create and communicate project objectives.
• Track financial performance of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Project Management

Budgeting

Attention to Detail

Education

Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

Revit

Job description

Your Role

As a Gensler Design 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 projects across industries.

What You Will Do

• Manage all phases oflifestyle 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 sub-contractors, vendors and consultants

• Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers

• Track financial performance of project

• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process

• Ensure projects conform to contract

Your Qualifications

• 12-15 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of lifestyle project types

• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

• Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams

• Experience negotiating project scope and fees

• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects

• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

• Revit skills are highly valued

• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required

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, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

Perks: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer contributions to the RRSP and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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.

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