Project Manager (Design Manager) - Retail Stores & Centers

Gensler; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Project Manager to lead design teams in delivering exceptional retail projects. This role involves managing project delivery from start to finish, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring high-quality design outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architectural management, particularly in retail environments, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to professional development and a vibrant workplace culture, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those looking to advance their careers in architecture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in architectural projects.
• Expertise in retail stores and centers design.
• Strong programming and space planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple design teams for retail projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project documentation.

Skills

Management Experience

Client Service

Project Delivery

Space Planning

Sustainable Design

Architectural Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Role

You willlead and manage multiple design teams and variousconsultants responsible for the design and delivery of retail stores and centers projects.

As a Project Managerat 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 leadProject Managerand drive the project delivery during all phases of the project

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans

• Lead the relationships with theclient, 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 etail 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 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 question regarding this notice please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.