Project Director

Your Role  

As a Project Director / Design Manager at Gensler, you will lead and manage multiple design teams and consultants responsible for delivering large-scale projects. You will be accountable for Design Excellence, ensuring high standards across all project aspects.  

Your role will involve managing day-to-day communications with clients, overseeing project processes, financial performance, and risk management. You will also play a critical role in mentoring the next generation of design management leadership and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. 
 
What You Will Do 

• Act as the lead Project Director / Design Manager, driving project delivery through all phases while ensuring design excellence and adherence to project goals 

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans, and oversee the financial performance and risk management for projects 

• Serve as the main client and builder interface, managing relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and consultants to ensure effective communication and organization 

• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements, and oversee internal project accounting and billing processes 

• Promote and integrate Diversity and Inclusion principles on projects and within consultant teams, and advance the understanding of design resilience as a collective responsibility 

• Mentor junior staff and design management team members, while actively participating in business development, marketing, and public relations efforts 

• Assure a collaborative approach with other disciplines in the studio, and interface with office Finance, Legal, and HR teams as well as Design Managers in other studios 

• Provide quality assurance through detailed review of project documentation and ensure the coordination of all project-related activities
   

Your Qualifications 

• 15+ years of Project and Design Management experience in an Architecture firm. 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of design or architecture 

• Licensed Architect preferred 

• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects with a high level of design competence and expertise in mixed-use developments 

• Strong programming, space planning skills, and a solid understanding of state and local building codes, including accessibility 

• Proven ability to provide excellent client service, ensure project profitability, and effectively mentor and lead teams 

• Sustainable design experience preferred