Design Manager/Project Manager - Retail- Senior

Gensler; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

401(k) + profit sharing

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Design Manager to lead corporate interiors projects across industries in New York. You will guide project setup, design, and construction administration, while communicating clear objectives and managing teams of architects, interior designers, and coordinators.

Ideal candidates have 12-15 years of project management experience, lifecycle knowledge, and proven client relationship skills. A degree in Architecture or Interior Design is required; Licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of related experience as a project manager on Retail projects.
• Experience across the full lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
• Experience leading and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and structures.
• Demonstrated fiscal accountability on projects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship skills.
• Revit skills are highly valued.
• Must maintain and grow client relationships.
• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required.
• AIA, NCIDQ or CID preferred.
• Base salary range: $110-140k plus bonuses and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of corporate interiors projects from setup through construction administration.
• Create and communicate clear project objectives and requirements.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, and coordination with sub-contractors and consultants.
• Lead project teams including architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers.
• Track financial performance of projects.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding.
• Ensure projects conform to contract.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relationship mgmt

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Architectural or Interior Design degree

AIA/NCIDQ/CID preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Description

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries.

What You Will Do

• Manage all phases of corporate interiors projects, including project set‑up, design and construction administration
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set‑up with sub‑contractors, vendors and consultants
• Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers
• Track financial performance of project
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process
• Ensure projects conform to contract

Your Qualifications

• 12‑15 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of Retail project types
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post‑occupancy
• Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Revit skills are highly valued
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required
• AIA, NCIDQ or CID preferred
• The base salary range will be estimated between $110-140k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well‑being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, and local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state, and local law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.