Design Manager – Sports & Entertainment - Senior

Gensler; Home (KS); On-site; USD 124,678 - 152,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Twice annual bonus

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Senior Design Manager in Melbourne to direct multidisciplinary design teams and consultants on marquee sports and entertainment projects from concept to completion. You will oversee architectural delivery, maintain client relationships, and drive project profitability across all project phases.

Candidates bring 12+ years in architecture project/design management, an architecture degree, and LEED experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project/design management experience in an architecture firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture.
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, preferably for sport stadiums, training facilities, and entertainment venues.
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability.
• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff.
• High level of architecture competence and expertise in mixed‑use developments.
• High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility.
• Sustainable design experience, with hands‑on LEED participation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for client presentations and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management, ensuring alignment with client goals and firm standards.
• Drive project delivery through all phases and ensure milestones are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Lead relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and consultants.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Track internal project financial metrics and coordinate with accounting on invoicing.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.
• Manage mid‑size to large project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Oversee coordination and documentation for the project with QA reviews.

Skills

Design leadership

Project management

Client communication

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Architectural knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Your Role

As a Senior Design Manager at Gensler, you will direct multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants on the industry's most influential projects. From world‑class stadiums to immersive live entertainment venues, you will oversee the intersection of complex architecture and the electric energy of a live crowd. You will lead the delivery of sports and entertainment projects, working hands‑on across all project phases from concept through completion.

Location

This position will be based in Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and project management, ensuring alignment with client goals and firm standards.
• Drive the project delivery during all phases of the project ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans to guide successful delivery.
• Lead relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements to establish clear scope and expectations.
• Track internal project financial metrics and coordinate with the accounting team on invoicing.
• Participate in marketing and business development including proposal development and project interviews.
• Manage mid‑size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks.
• Support mentorship of junior staff.
• Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project/design management experience in an architecture firm.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture.
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, preferably for sport stadium, training facilities, and entertainment venues.
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability.
• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff.
• High level of architecture competence and expertise in mixed‑use developments.
• High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility.
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands‑on LEED project participation and accreditation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex design concepts into compelling narratives for client presentations, consultant coordination, and internal team alignment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Project), AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Benefits & Culture

As a people‑first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From internal design competitions to research grants 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. We offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive 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 applicable regulatory laws. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable regulatory laws. 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.

Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email [e-mail].