Project Manager - Architecture

Your Role

Gensler is looking for a Project Manager/Design Manager to join our growing Architecture studio in our Denver office. At Gensler, you will leverage your architecture background, attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional architectural 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.

In our Denver office, we're proud to have a dynamic studio focused on architecture across a range of impactful project types-including Aviation, Mass Timber, Mixed Use developments, Headquarters and more. This team brings together deep design expertise and a passion for shaping spaces that elevate the human experience. Their work spans from large-scale infrastructure to innovative workplace environments, offering exciting opportunities to collaborate on projects that are both technically complex and creatively inspiring.

What You Will Do

• Provide project leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule

• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production and execution of projects.

• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and contractors

• Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors

• Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections)

• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff

• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm, to promote and model an inter-disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler's culture of design quality and excellence.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

• 10+ yearsof relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale.

• 5+ years project management experience, managing projects and teams

• Professional license or certification preferred

• LEED accreditation 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

• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus

• Revit proficiency required

*Compensation is based upon applicable experience and estimated range is $110,000 - $140,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From hiking and camping excursions 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, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

*This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the Denver area upon acceptance.