Design Manager - Aviation

Gensler; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Design Manager to lead multiple design teams and manage large-scale projects. This role involves overseeing all phases of project delivery, ensuring exceptional design quality and client satisfaction. With a strong focus on mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships, you will play a key role in project profitability and team development. The firm is dedicated to professional growth, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for architecture and a desire to lead teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Project and Design Management.
• Expertise in managing large architectural projects.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams for large scale projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Project Management

Design Management

Client Service

Space Planning

Sustainable Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

You willlead and manage multiple design teams and variousconsultants responsible for the design and delivery of large scale projects.

As a Design Managerat Gensler, you will be highly involved in all phases of project delivery, manage day-to-day communications with our client, and lead and mentor team members to produce an exceptional level of design quality and client satisfaction in a fast paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Act as leadDesign Managerand drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Lead the relationships with theclient, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Your Qualifications

• 15+ years of Project and Design Management experience in an Architecture firm
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture
• Licensed Architect preferred
• Expertise or desire to actively build expertise in Aviation projects
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically large projects
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in Aviation Projects
• High level of 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), AutoCAD and/or Revit

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.

**The base salary will be estimated between $125,000 - $153,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler