Design Manager: Lead Studio Projects & Client Partnerships

Gensler; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Design Manager in Boston to lead architectural and interior design projects across industries, leveraging experience, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver on time and on budget. You will manage resources and act as a liaison between the team and client.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and developing efficient client engagements while overseeing project phases from proposal through construction, with a strong base salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in architecture/interiors
• 4+ years leading base building and interiors projects and teams
• Experience with multiple project lifecycles including post-occupancy
• Experience with Aviation, Critical Facilities, Headquarters, Senior Housing, Office Buildings, or Advanced Technology Labs

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted advisor for your clients and build relationships.
• Work with strategy and design leaders to prepare presentations, workshops, and related research and client interactions.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process.
• Manage all phases of projects, including scheduling, budgets, project set-up, design, and construction administration and coordination with consultants.
• Take ownership of financial performance of projects.
• Provide mentorship and guidance for your teams and other staff.
• Understand key aspects of studio business and proactively develop ways to create better client engagements, people-centric approaches, and project efficiencies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design or design-related field

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Design Manager in Boston to lead architectural and interior design projects across industries, leveraging experience, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver on time and on budget. You will manage resources and act as a liaison between the team and client.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and developing efficient client engagements while overseeing project phases from proposal through construction, with a strong base salary and comprehensive