Your Role

We are seeking Senior Design Manager to join an exciting, large-scale, mixed-use (including: commercial, residential, cultural, transit, retail, entertainment, hospitality, education, etc.) international project, offering the opportunity to be an integrated and active member of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside multiple Gensler offices. This role will sit in the Shanghai office.

You will leverage your experience in architecture, your attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client 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. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architecture projects across a variety of industries.

What You Will Do

Manage all phases of projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration

Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with sub-contractors, vendors and consultants

Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, design directors, job captains and graphic designers

Track financial performance of project

Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process

Ensure projects conform to contract

Your Qualifications

15+ years of design management experience and prefer to have large-scale international project management experience.

Accredited degree in Architecture required

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams

Experience negotiating project scope and fees

Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects

Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Revit skills are highly valued

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, 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, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a Top up contribution for the retirement plan, profit sharing, and twice annual bonus opportunities. 

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.