Project Manager – Architecture and Interiors

Gensler; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler seeks a Project Manager in Miami to lead architecture and interior design deliverables across all project phases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated built environments.

The role emphasizes managing budgets, schedules, and client expectations while mentoring junior staff and fostering strong client relationships. Local market experience and a professional license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of relevant experience within a commercial architecture and design firm with at least 4 years in Project Management.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• Experience leading varied-scale projects and mentoring interior designers and architects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and interior design deliverables across all project phases from concept to construction documents.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to meet project objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain productive client relationships.
• Manage project scheduling, budgets, staffing, and ensure contracts are adhered to.
• Support bidding, permitting processes, and communicate clear project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal management

Mentoring

Project management

Budget management

Client relationships

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited program

Job description

Locations

Miami, FL, US

Description

Your Role

As a GenslerProject Manager with our team in Miami , you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas from Workplace , Professional Services , Financial Services , Healthcare , Hospitality , and Retail & Consumer Experience . A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced mid-size projects or singular large, complex projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and experience in diverse practice areas with the ability to bridge architecture and interior design disciplines, guiding multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery to achieve a cohesive and fully integrated built environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead architecture and interior design deliverables on projects, working with Design Directors, Technical Directors, and project teams for all phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions
• Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
• Advance the understanding that design resilience is a responsibility of every person at Gensler
• Cultivate design expertise with the desire to always learn, grow, and evolve
• Manage project teams for multiple projects
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
• Engage directly with clients in coordination with client or client stakeholders to assure approvals
• Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Track the financial performance of projects and ensure the projects conform to the contract
• Prepare project proposal, negotiate fees, and contracts
• Support bidding and permitting processes
• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and requirements
• Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering, and leading by example
• Advance an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resource management, discourse, initiative support, and recruitment of new team members
• While design management and project leadership is this position’s primary focus, production of graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings may also be required as needed to support the team

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design from an accredited program
• 10+ years of relevant experience within a commercial architecture and design firm paired with at minimum 4 years as a Project Manager managing projects with financial accountability
• Professional license or certification preferred
• Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring and collaborating with Interior Designers and Architects
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal management skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
• Commitment to a collaborative design process
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards
• Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
• Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships

This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new team member in our incredible Miami office space.

*Notice: At Gensler, a Project Manager will have the job title ofDesign Managerand operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

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 Awareness 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 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 Affi

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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