Design Manager: Mission-Critical & Industrial Projects

Gensler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Design Manager in Phoenix to lead high-performance facilities projects from concept to close-out. You will guide design teams, manage client communications, and ensure on-time delivery within budget while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in architecture and a strong background in mission-critical environments such as data centers and other industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in architecture with project management.
• Experience designing and managing multiple building typologies, including data centers and mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership to client and team by communicating objectives, scope, terms, and schedule.
• Provide design support for organization, production, and execution of projects.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors.
• Track and manage financial performance of projects including change orders and billings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Gensler seeks a Design Manager in Phoenix to lead high-performance facilities projects from concept to close-out. You will guide design teams, manage client communications, and ensure on-time delivery within budget while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in architecture and a strong background in mission-critical environments such as data centers and other industrial facilities.