Design Manager/Project Manager

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring innovative ideas to solve challenging problems on a variety of Projects. Whether you’re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there’s something here for everyone. **Your Role** As a Gensler Design Manager, it’s your role to lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes, through all phases. You will join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of design. As the main point of contact for the client in all work produced, you’ll draw on your extensive knowledge of the design and delivery process while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction. **What You Will Do** * Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities * Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services. * Responsible for the day\-to\-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget * Lead and facilitate the overall cross\-functional project team * Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle * Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams * Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements * Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentatio