Project Manager - Architecture - Critical Facilities

Gensler; Paradise (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler in Las Vegas is seeking a Project Manager/Design Manager to lead high‑performance critical facilities projects in our Las Vegas office. You will oversee project workflows, allocate resources, and serve as the primary liaison between client and project team.

In this Critical Facilities practice, you’ll shape data center design across architecture, infrastructure and innovation, with opportunities for advancement and long‑term growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in architecture and project management.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience negotiating scope, fees, and managing project finances.
• Knowledge of building codes and structures.
• Experience with MS Project; Revit proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership to client and team by communicating objectives, scope, terms, and schedule.
• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production and execution of projects.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project setup 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 (work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings, collections).
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, kickoff, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, close-out.
• Guide and mentor junior designers and lead multiple projects collaboratively.
• Promote interdisciplinary design approach across office and firm.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client liaison

Interdisciplinary design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Professional licensure

LEED accreditation

Tools

MS Project

Revit

Job description

Your Role

Gensler is seeking a Project Manager/Design Manager to join our Las Vegas office. As part of our growing Critical Facilities studio, you’ll bring your architectural expertise, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills to lead the delivery of high‑performance critical facilities projects on time and within budget. In this role, you’ll oversee project workflows, allocate resources effectively, and serve as the primary liaison between the client and the project team.

Our Critical Facilities practice is uniquely equipped to deliver high‑performance data centers by drawing on expertise from across Gensler’s diverse practice areas. We assemble specialized teams within our Critical Facilities group to design and execute data center projects that meet the complex needs of today’s technology‑driven organizations. This work sits at the intersection of architecture, infrastructure, and innovation – making it an exciting space for professionals who want to shape the future of digital environments. In addition to data centers, our team brings deep experience in mission‑critical environments such as research and supercomputing facilities, command and control centers, and SCIFs. The complexity and impact of these projects offer rich opportunities for learning, advancement, and long‑term career growth.

What You Will Do

• Provide project leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production and execution of projects
• Manage scheduling, 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, change orders, billings and collections)
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick‑off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close‑out
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff
• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter‑disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• 15+ years of relevant experience: a mix of architecture and project management preferred with a strong background designing and managing multiple building typologies of varying scale
• 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
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
• Critical facilities experience a plus
• Revit proficiency preferred

Compensation

The base salary will be estimated between $110,000 and $130,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Life at Gensler

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.