Position Location
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Company Overview
At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. www.gensler.com
Position Overview
Your role as a Gensler Project Manager in Atlanta, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across practice areas. A focus for the role will be managing multiple fast-paced mid-size projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong project management skills and will also be able to produce drawings and specifications as needed.
Responsibilities
Manage project teams for fast-paced, multisite design and implementation projects
Manage all phases, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Engage directly with clients or client stakeholders to ensure approvals
Manage project scheduling, staffing/productivity, budgets, project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors, and consultants
Track the financial performance of projects
Prepare project proposals, negotiate fees and contracts for projects
Coordinate bidding process
Ensure projects conform to contract
Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
Actively mentor the next generation of leadership by inspiring, empowering, and leading by example.
You will be responsible for advancing an integrated design culture on your projects within the studio, including mentoring, resources, discourse, initiatives, and recruiting of team members
Champion Gensler’s diversity and inclusion goals with respect to teammates, partners, and consultants
Qualifications
8-15 years’ experience as a Project Manager (or Senior Architect with project management experience) within a commercial architecture and design firm managing multiple, fast-paced projects simultaneously; project sizes range from single level 2,500 sq ft to multi-level 40k sq ft
Experience with commercial projects such as interior design and interior architecture for Retail & Consumer Experience spaces
Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring and collaborating with Interior Designers and Architects
Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents
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 from an accredited program
Licensed / Registered Architect + LEED accreditation are preferred
Proven experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
Proven experience building trust with clients and developing client relationships
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