Project Manager – Mission Critical Facilities

Gensler; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

401k with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonuses

License renewal reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in Baltimore seeks a Project Manager for Mission Critical Facilities, leading technical projects and growing new clients. This role emphasizes collaboration with design directors, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinating with clients, consultants, and vendors.

The position focuses on delivering high-performance data centers, secured spaces, labs, and government/industrial facilities, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and resilience.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of professional experience in commercial architecture and design with focus on project delivery and client development.
• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager with engineering-forward projects (data centers, secured spaces, command centers, labs, government or industrial facilities).
• Experience leading projects of varied scales and mentoring interior designers and architects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative design teams and work with Design Directors to set effective project workplans.
• Manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects from setup through construction administration.
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding processes.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project setup with clients, sub-consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Track financial performance of projects and develop client relationships.
• Actively support firm-wide sustainability and resilience goals with multi-benefit design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Development

Team Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master or Bachelor in Architecture

Licensed/Registered Architect (preferred)

Job description

Description

Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, bringing expertise from all of Gensler’s practice areas to serve clients based on the organization’s history. Building teams of experts in Critical Facilities, Government and Defense, Sciences, Health and Wellness, and Industrial Practices, we deliver data centers, command centers, secured space design, and projects for high-performance research, supercomputing, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and other technology‑rich project types.

Your Role

Our Baltimore team is seeking a Project Manager for exciting new projects and growth opportunities in the Mission 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 highly talented creatives. This team member will lead projects and help grow new clients for these highly technical projects.

What You Will Do

• Lead collaborative design teams and work closely with Design Directors to establish effective 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 the bidding process.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub‑consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Track financial performance of projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Actively support firm‑wide 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 a 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 such as Data Centers, Secured Spaces, Command Centers, Labs, Government or Industrial Facilities.
• Experience leading projects of a variety of scales and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and 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.
• Commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices.
• 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.
• This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Baltimore office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!
• The estimated base salary range for this position is $100-125k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Benefits

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. Our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests, and we encourage every person 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. Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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