Design Manager

Gensler; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Design/Project Manager in Minneapolis to lead diverse interior design projects with autonomy, steering all phases from concept to completion. You will manage client expectations, coordinate across architects, engineers, and consultants, and drive quality and profitability.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, development of project strategies, and collaboration with marketing for new opportunities in corporate interiors and headquarters settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 12+ years of relevant design experience, including 2+ years in project management for commercial interiors.
• Experience coordinating across disciplines in large, complex environments.
• Knowledge of full project life cycle in interior design and core-and-shell architecture.
• Strong client service focus and ability to drive project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Act as a design manager for a variety of project types.
• Lead projects and marketing opportunities with existing clients; engage Marketing for proposals and interviews.
• Drive project delivery through all phases of the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Review internal accounting documents and assist with draft project billing.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate project documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

Space planning

FF&E knowledge

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

LEED accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Photoshop

Excel

Project

Outlook/Word

Job description

Your Role

A Design/Project Manager at Gensler works with autonomy and is responsible for executing a variety of project types and sizes, leading all phases of projects. Potential projects span dynamic corporate campuses and high-profile commercial office environments, shaping the future of design. These opportunities include cutting-edge headquarters, flexible and hybrid work settings, coworking destinations, innovation hubs, and speculative office developments that redefine how people work and collaborate. This role is involved throughout the full project delivery process and requires a strong working knowledge of that process to ensure successful project outcomes. The Design Manager leads relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants. They also collaborate with and mentor junior staff to foster a high level of design quality and ensure client satisfaction, serving as the primary point of contact for all work produced.

What You Will Do

• Act as a design manager for a variety of project types
• Demonstrated ability to generate new client relationships, lead projects and marketing opportunities with existing clients, and working closely with our Marketing department to lead business development reporting, lead generation, and proposal writing
• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects
• Other related duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
• 12+ total years of relevant design experience; inclusive of 2+ years of project management experience in a commercial architecture firm, delivering corporate interior projects
• Experience working at architectural scale within large, complex environments, coordinating across multiple disciplines and existing building systems
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of projects that span both interior design and core and shell Architecture
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in FF&E
• Knowledge of state and local building codes including accessibility
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), and AutoCAD
• Revit, SketchUp and Photoshop skills are a benefit
• Experience with construction management and/ or design build projects preferred

The base salary will be estimated between $100,000 - $140,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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 Awareness 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 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.

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