Design Manager, Data Centers & Critical Facilities

Apply4itjobs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

FSA / flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler's Critical Facilities practice is seeking a multi-talented architect to join our growing team in delivering high-tech, complex projects such as data centers and labs. You will be a key contributor shaping design and delivery, collaborating with global and regional leaders to expand capabilities.

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will lead project teams, liaise with clients, and ensure projects meet time and budget goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture or related field.
• 8+ years of related experience, managing projects and teams.
• Must have Critical Facilities experience; completed data center projects.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financials.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more client projects with project teams and align objectives, scope, and schedule.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project setup with clients and vendors.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to general contractors.
• Track financial performance: work plan, schedule, fees, changes, billings, collections.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from estimating to close-out.
• Collaborate on design solutions and documentation with project team.
• Guide documentation and pricing through construction.
• Resolve complex technical and design issues to ensure success.
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities for approvals and compliance.

Skills

8+ years experience

Project leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

VRay

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Project

Job description

Gensler's Critical Facilities practice is seeking a multi-talented architect to join our growing team in delivering high-tech, complex projects such as data centers and labs. You will be a key contributor shaping design and delivery, collaborating with global and regional leaders to expand capabilities.

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will lead project teams, liaise with clients, and ensure projects meet time and budget goals.