Job Description

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We\xe2\x80\x99re not just designers. We\xe2\x80\x99re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there\xe2\x80\x99s something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines\xe2\x80\x94from aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. At our core we embody an entrepreneurial spirit, always looking ahead for new ways to innovate and add to our clients\' success. We share the belief that design has the power to transform organizations and change lives; whether we\xe2\x80\x99re refreshing a retailer\xe2\x80\x99s brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and we believe that a diversity of voices and cultures is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage. As the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest design firm, Gensler has a unique obligation and opportunity to focus on sustainability in the built environment. We deepened our commitment to combat the impact on climate change in the built environment when we launched Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019. This is our pledge to meet an ambitious goal: the elimination of all greenhouse gases from our work by 2030. Your Role As a Design Manager at Gensler, you will have a successful track record of managing all phases of projects and will have overall responsibility for client satisfaction, quality control and financial performance. 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 where you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to design and deliver exceptional projects on time and within budget. Grow your project management expertise while working on trendsetting design projects across a variety of practice areas and industries. What You Will Do Design Management & Coordination Manage all phases of design throughout project scope for architectural/interior design projects, including project set-up and construction administration Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project scheduling, budgets, project delivery including full documentation coordination with consultants Manage communication between project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants Manage, track and be accountable for financial performance of project Prepare and Manage project team work-plans across a range of team sizes, comprising of project architects, interior designers and consultants Coordinate with Studio Directors, Design Directors, Technical Directors, project team members, clients and other project stakeholders to execute realization of project design goals Coordinate the QC process; understanding the key players and influencing them to gain compliance to applicable building codes, regulations and internal standards Communicate: as the main interface with clients and contractors. Design Delivery Responsible for oversight and delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality Maintain and oversee the project manual and specifications Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFI Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process Ensure projects conform to contract Proactively lead teams for successful delivery of projects Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships Skillset Design, Technical, and Delivery Knowledge Communication Skills \xe2\x80\x93 Client, Consultants, Contractors, Design Team Management of Design Process Understanding of Contractual and Fiscal responsibilities for the Project Actively contributes to office activities, initiatives and learning programs Your Qualifications Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Architecture or related field. 6-8 years of relevant experience Professional license or certification preferred. Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects. Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy. Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures. Basic technical understanding of architectural design, interior and furniture specification. Knowledge in sustainable design principles required. LEED, WELL, Greenmark or other rating systems accreditation preferable. Understand key principles for leading and achieving net zero projects. Capacity to drive sustainability focused discussions with clients and teams. Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Your Design Technology Qualifications Essential Familiarity with the BIM project lifecycle through design, construction and operational phases. Understanding of BIM deliverables and terminology in contracts. Good knowledge and experience with collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection. Experience in establishing and managing BIM teams for project design and delivery. Experience in managing design teams with Revit/Rhino/Grasshopper skills. Desirable Basic understanding and familiarity with real-time rendering processes, and material creation & management within the context of integrated BIM and parametric workflows. Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc. Applications we work with Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks Collaboration - BIM360 Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools Visualisation \xe2\x80\x93 Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite Experiential \xe2\x80\x93 Unreal Engine, Unity Development \xe2\x80\x93 C#, Python Life at Gensler Gensler Asia-Pacific and Middle East is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through our Five Strategies. In partnership with our clients, we strive to create a just and equitable future for our communities and our colleagues. We celebrate our diversity and are focused on creating an inclusive workplace environment for all. As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to \xe2\x80\x9cWell-being Week,\xe2\x80\x9d our offices reflect our people\xe2\x80\x99s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

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