Project Manager, Critical Facilities & 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

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.