Project Manager

Gensler; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays & PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Gensler Project Manager in our Tampa office leads all phases of complex workplace projects for Office, Technology, Financial Services, and Professional Services clients. You will drive client satisfaction, design quality, and project financial performance from concept through completion.

This role places you at the heart of a creative, collaborative team, delivering trendsetting architectural projects that shape the future of work across industries. Relocation friendly for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of related project management experience on a range of architecture projects with focus on commercial workplace interiors.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, and managing project financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects and accounts, communicating objectives, scope, terms, and schedule to clients, consultants and project teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and setup with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors.
• Track financial performance: work plan, schedule, fees, revenue, change orders, billings and collections.
• Oversee project lifecycle: estimating, bidding, kickoff, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, close-out.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Contract negotiation

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Architecture/Interior Design degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Description

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.

Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we’re refreshing a retailer’s brand, planning a new urban district, or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient, and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Gensler Project Manager within our Tampa office, you will lead all phases of complex workplace projects for Office, Technology, Financial Services, and Professional Services clients. You will be responsible for driving client satisfaction, design quality, and project financial performance while ensuring seamless project execution from concept through completion. As the primary liaison between clients and project teams, you will strategically deploy resources, foster collaboration, and guide projects to successful outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly creative and collaborative team, delivering innovative, trendsetting architectural projects that shape the future of work across diverse industries.

What You Will Do

• Manage and lead one or more client projects and accounts through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule main point of contact for client, consultants and project team
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors
• Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors
• Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, revenue, change orders, billings and collections)
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited university
• 10+ years of related project management experience on a range of architecture projects including recent comprehensive experience focused on commercial workplace interiors
• Professional license or certification preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures
• Basic technical understanding of architectural design, interior and furniture design
• Experience with project management software such as MS Project, a plus
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations.
• This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Tampa office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!

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.

• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• We also offer a 401k, 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 Affirma. 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.

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