Design Manager: Lead Client-Focused Projects in Austin

Gensler; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Gensler in Austin, TX seeks a Design Manager to lead and deliver diverse project types through all phases. You will be the client liaison, drawing on deep knowledge of design and delivery, while mentoring junior staff to raise design quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a registered Interior Designer or Architect, and strong leadership with a background in interior design/architecture.

Qualifications

• Design Management and Project Management experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Registered Interior Designer or Architect.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design/architectural projects.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities.
• Maintain an awareness of existing clients' business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services.
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget.
• Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team.
• Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants.
• Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Practice Area leadership and Studio Director.
• Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client Service

Space Planning

Programming

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Interior Design / Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler in Austin, TX seeks a Design Manager to lead and deliver diverse project types through all phases. You will be the client liaison, drawing on deep knowledge of design and delivery, while mentoring junior staff to raise design quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, a registered Interior Designer or Architect, and strong leadership with a background in interior design/architecture.