Your Role

Gensler Detroit is looking for a dedicated Design Manager with 10+ years of corporate workplace interior design experience. At Gensler, our Design Managers are key to our design delivery model and management of our projects, orchestrating and providing oversight starting from the preparation of proposals until project handover. Just as important as your project management experience, you will also act as single point of contact for owners and consultants to ensure unparalleled client experiences.

What You Will Do

• Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams

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

• Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees with the assistance of senior leadership

• Develop and manage project teams in conformance with approved work plans

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

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

• Support business development efforts and proposals

Your Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience having delivered exceptional interior design projects

• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Interior Design from an accredited program

• PMP or other management certificate preferred

• Knowledge of local building codes and structures preferred

• Interiors/Workplace/Facilities management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy

• Project fee assessment and management experience

• Extensive knowledge of architectural/design principles and practices

• Good communication and management skills

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification

• Experience delivering projects in Detroit preferred

• Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Project, and Excel, Strong AutoCAD, Revit skills preferred

*To be considered, please submit portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format*

Life at Gensler

Gensler is committed to . Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people's lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment.

As a people-first organization, 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, 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.