Senior Core & Shell Architecture Project Manager

Gensler; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Manager to lead Core & Shell projects in Charlotte, balancing design excellence, client service, and financial performance. You will build trusted client relationships, drive new business opportunities, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15+ years of architectural delivery experience, strong leadership, and expertise in regulatory approvals and multi-jurisdictional oversight.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of architectural or related project delivery experience.
• Proven success delivering Core & Shell projects.
• Licensed/Registered Architect preferred; LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Strong client relationship management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Core & Shell projects through all phases, from programming and design through construction administration.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and ensuring project goals are met.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to drive project success.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, contracts, and overall project performance.
• Oversee proposals, fee negotiations, project planning, and consultant coordination.
• Guide projects through permitting, regulatory reviews, and approvals, coordinating with jurisdictions and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Lead bidding and procurement processes.
• Establish clear project objectives and communicate expectations across teams.
• Champion sustainable, resilient design solutions aligned with firmwide goals.
• Mentor and develop emerging talent while fostering a collaborative, integrated design culture.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory approvals

Sustainable design

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensed/Registered Architect

LEED accreditation (a plus)

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Project Manager to lead Core & Shell projects in Charlotte, balancing design excellence, client service, and financial performance. You will build trusted client relationships, drive new business opportunities, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15+ years of architectural delivery experience, strong leadership, and expertise in regulatory approvals and multi-jurisdictional oversight.