Project Manager - Critical Facilities and Industrial & Logistics

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Biannual bonus

Job summary

Gensler Chicago seeks a senior Project Manager for its Critical Facilities team, leading technically complex projects and growing new client relationships. You will drive multi‑discipline design efforts, coordinate with design directors, and ensure successful delivery from initiation to construction.

You will guide teams, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor interior designers and architects while promoting sustainable, resilient design solutions.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture/design with focus on project delivery and client development.
• 2+ years as a Project Manager on highly technical, engineering-forward projects like Data Centers, Secured Spaces, Command Centers, Labs, Government or Industrial Facilities.
• Experience leading projects of various scales and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills.
• Commitment to collaborative design processes and negotiating project scope/fees.
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards; professional degree in Architecture (Master or Bachelor).
• Preferred licenses/certifications include licensed/registered architect, LEED AP.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative design teams and establish effective project work plans with attainable objectives.
• Manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects from set-up through design and construction administration.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding process.
• Oversee scheduling, budgets, staffing, and coordination with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Track financial performance of projects and maintain client relationships.
• Support firm-wide sustainability and resilience goals with multi-benefit design solutions.

Skills

Project management

Client development

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal management

Mentoring

Education

Master or Bachelor in Architecture

LEED AP (preferred)

Job description

Critical Facilities and Industrial and Logistics practice areas are rapidly evolving as technology advances and organizations pursue more energy-efficient, lower-carbon operations. These shifts require inventive thinking and resilient, high-performance design.

Since 1997, Gensler Chicago has contributed to the region’s architectural excellence—designing workplaces, repositioned historic spaces, mixed-use developments, and community-driven projects that reflect the city’s energy and ambition.

As part of our Critical Facilities team in Chicago, you’ll help deliver future-ready environments that support our clients’ most essential operations and strengthen the communities they serve.

Your Role

Our Chicago team is seeking a Project Manager for exciting new projects and growth opportunities in the Critical Facilities practice area. Gensler Project Managers love pushing new ideas, are passionate about design and get excited about managing diverse projects and collaborating with extremely talented creatives. This team member is leading projects and is also helping to grow new clients for these highly technical projects.

What You Will Do

Lead collaborative design teams and work closely with Design Directors toestablisheffective project workplans with attainable objectives

Manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects, from project set‑up through design and construction administration

Help prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding process

Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, project set‑up with clients, sub-consultants, vendorsand contractors

Track financial performance of projects

Develop andmaintainclient relationships

Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions

Your Qualifications

10-15+ years of professional experience in the commercial architecture and design field, with recent focus on project delivery and client development

2+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a focus on highly technical, engineering-forward projects like Data Centers, Secured Spaces, Command Centers, Labs,Governmentor Industrial Facilities

Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects

Strong leadership, organization,communicationand interpersonal management skills

Commitment to a collaborative design process

Experience negotiating project scope and fees

Knowledge of local building codes and standards

Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture

Preferred certifications include licensed/registered architect, LEED AP

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 reflectour people’sdiverse 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

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Mixed Use + Retail Centers

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