Design Manager - Architecture - Senior at Gensler

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, Architecture, Project Management, Leadership, Communication, Relationship Management, Budget Management, Scheduling, Negotiation, Building Codes, Revit, Mentoring, Attention to Detail, Client Liaison, Team Management, Project Lifecycle

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Your Role As Gensler Senior Design Manager, you will have chance to join some exciting, large-scale project internationally and domestically. We offering the opportunity to you to be an integrated and active member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside multiple Gensler studios. This role will sit in the Shanghai office. You will leverage your experience in architecture, your attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architecture projects across a variety of industries. What You Will Do Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with sub-contractors, vendors and consultants Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, design directors, job captains and graphic designers Track financial performance of project Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process Ensure projects conform to contract Your Qualifications 15+ years of design management experience and prefer to have international project management experience. Accredited degree in Architecture required Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams Experience negotiating project scope and fees Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills Revit skills are highly valued 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 to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a Top up contribution for the retirement plan, profit sharing, and twice annual bonus opportunities. 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. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design, and construction administration. Act as the primary liaison between the team and client to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.