Design & Project Leadership Manager (In-Person, Houston)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Gensler, a global design firm, seeks a Design Manager in the Houston area to lead diverse projects from conception through delivery. You will mentor staff and serve as the primary client contact, guiding design strategy and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants, manage budgets, and help shape project narratives with the marketing team.

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
• Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership
• Be proactive and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence with knowledge of building codes
• 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
• Contribute positively to project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio's delivery and financial objectives
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented, and that photography/videography is arranged as needed

Skills

Design Management experience

Project Management experience

Leadership

Communication

Proactive and adaptable

Space planning

Building codes knowledge

Client service

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Registered Interior Designer or Architect

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler, a global design firm, seeks a Design Manager in the Houston area to lead diverse projects from conception through delivery. You will mentor staff and serve as the primary client contact, guiding design strategy and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, and other consultants, manage budgets, and help shape project narratives with the marketing team.