Project Manager (Design Manager) - Retail Stores & Centers

Gensler; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead design teams for retail projects. This role involves managing all phases of project delivery, ensuring exceptional design quality, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture, particularly in retail environments, and a strong commitment to mentoring junior staff. The firm promotes a balanced work-life ethos and offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries, professional development support, and a vibrant office culture that encourages creativity and well-being. If you are passionate about design and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in architecture projects.
• Expertise in retail stores and centers design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Client Service

Team Leadership

Space Planning

Sustainable Design

Design Competence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

You will lead and manage multiple design teams and various consultants responsible for the design and delivery of retail stores and centers projects.

As a Project Manager at Gensler, you will be highly involved in all phases of project delivery, manage day-to-day communications with our client, and lead and mentor team members to produce an exceptional level of design quality and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Act as lead Project Manager and drive the project delivery during all phases of the project
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans
• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
• Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
• Participate in project marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks
• Mentor junior staff
• Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of management experience in projects and design in an Architecture firm
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture
• Licensed Architect preferred
• Expertise or desire to actively build expertise in Retail Stores and Centers
• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically retail stores and centers
• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability
• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff
• Strong programming and space planning skills
• High level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments
• High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility
• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation
• Computer savvy with moderate or better skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project), AutoCAD and/or Revit

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 and hackathons, to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our teams’ diverse interests.

We encourage our employees 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.

The base salary range will be estimated between $110,000 - $134,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

*Notice: 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. If you have questions regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.