Gensler
Project Manager – Cities & Urban Design
Gensler, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Your Role
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Gensler is the world’s largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in over 50 locations globally. As a natural outgrowth of Gensler’s core business of creating great places, our Cities + Urban Design (C+UD) practice area delivers a range of performance focused design strategy and planning services to an ever-expanding group of cities, institutions, developers, governments, and international organizations.
Gensler’s Planning team in Washington D.C. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Cities + Urban Design practice area to deliver on a range of both local/regional and international high-profile public and private sector projects including: large-scale master plans, conceptual design, site-specific plans, urban design guidelines, development standards and other planning studies. Ideal candidates will possess a background in urban planning, particularly urban design, or architecture; and have demonstrated experience leading, organizing and coordinating project teams and team assignments to deliver successful large-scale planning and mixed use projects. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are critical. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, collaborative, and eager to supervise, train and mentor teammates.
What You Will Do
Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and scheduleResponsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction; this is achieved through focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in GenslerTrack and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your projects; oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures; responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projectionsResolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to teamManage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordinationResponsible for executing documents with design intent & technical qualityConduct site visits and meet on-site with client teamsPreparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staffSupport C+UD practice area with business development efforts
Your Qualifications
10+ years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practiceBachelor’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related fieldWorking knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory toolsExperience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projectsExperience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projectsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or RevitBasic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologiesExcellent written, verbal and graphic communication skillsStrong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skillsCollaborative and team-conscious
Preferred qualifications:
AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certifiedLeadership in urban planning professional organizationsProficiency in GIS and Mapping toolsReal estate development experience and/or educationThis role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Urban Planner in our incredible Washington, D.C. office.
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, 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.
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Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Gensler is the world’s largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in over 50 locations globally. As a natural outgrowth of Gensler’s core business of creating great places, our Cities + Urban Design (C+UD) practice area delivers a range of performance focused design strategy and planning services to an ever-expanding group of cities, institutions, developers, governments, and international organizations.
Gensler’s Planning team in Washington D.C. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Cities + Urban Design practice area to deliver on a range of both local/regional and international high-profile public and private sector projects including: large-scale master plans, conceptual design, site-specific plans, urban design guidelines, development standards and other planning studies. Ideal candidates will possess a background in urban planning, particularly urban design, or architecture; and have demonstrated experience leading, organizing and coordinating project teams and team assignments to deliver successful large-scale planning and mixed use projects. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are critical. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is a must. Candidates should be self-starters, collaborative, and eager to supervise, train and mentor teammates.
What You Will Do
Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and scheduleResponsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction; this is achieved through focusing on the project process, service/delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients’ trust and loyalty in GenslerTrack and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, billings and collections)Monitor budgets and profitability targets for your projects; oversee billing and fee management to ensure all financial activities are consistent with Gensler policies and procedures; responsible for accounts receivable, discretionary expenses, expense report approvals and productivity projectionsResolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to teamManage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordinationResponsible for executing documents with design intent & technical qualityConduct site visits and meet on-site with client teamsPreparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staffSupport C+UD practice area with business development efforts
Your Qualifications
10+ years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practiceBachelor’s degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related fieldWorking knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory toolsExperience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projectsExperience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projectsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign)Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or RevitBasic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologiesExcellent written, verbal and graphic communication skillsStrong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skillsCollaborative and team-conscious
Preferred qualifications:
AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certifiedLeadership in urban planning professional organizationsProficiency in GIS and Mapping toolsReal estate development experience and/or educationThis role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Urban Planner in our incredible Washington, D.C. office.
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, 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.
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