Design Manager: Critical Facilities & Data Center Projects

Gensler; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Profit sharing

Job summary

Gensler's Lifestyle Studio in Morristown, NJ seeks a Design Manager to lead architectural projects, ensuring on‑time delivery and budget adherence. You will deploy resources, serve as the primary liaison with clients, and guide teams on design solutions for critical facilities and manufacturing projects.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, architectural licensure preferred, and strong BIM skills (Revit, AutoCAD) with a commitment to sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Architecture or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience, managing projects and team.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• Experience with Critical Facilities (data centers, command centers, high‑performance computing) or similarly complex projects.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, and managing financial performance.
• Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques for core and shell.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and jurisdictional processes.
• Extensive experience in construction document preparation, detailing and field observation.
• Experience with project management software; MS Project a plus.
• Strong Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office; AutoCAD/SketchUp/Rhino/Enscape/VRay beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects with clear objectives, scope, and schedule.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and subcontractors.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors.
• Track financial performance including work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections.
• Oversee project lifecycle from kick-off to close-out.
• Collaborate with design team on solutions and documentation.
• Guide pricing through construction documentation.
• Resolve complex design issues.
• Develop project specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team management

Sustainability knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture

Professional license or certification

Tools

MS Project

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

VRay

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler's Lifestyle Studio in Morristown, NJ seeks a Design Manager to lead architectural projects, ensuring on‑time delivery and budget adherence. You will deploy resources, serve as the primary liaison with clients, and guide teams on design solutions for critical facilities and manufacturing projects.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, architectural licensure preferred, and strong BIM skills (Revit, AutoCAD) with a commitment to sustainable design.