Design Manager (Project Management)

Gensler

Beijing
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Your RoleAs a Design Manager, it’s your role to lead and deliver a variety of project types and sizes, through all phases. You will join our team of design thinkers and doers who specialize in helping to tell stories and create experiences in the context of retail and consumer environments. As the main point of contact for the client in all work produced, you’ll draw on your extensive knowledge of the design and delivery process while mentoring junior staff to encourage the highest level of design and client satisfaction.What You Will Do

Develop and nurture positive relationships with existing client contacts, optimizing all potential opportunities
Maintain an awareness of existing clients’ business objectives, plans, target audience and market trends, and ensure that appropriate opportunities are identified to generate further demand for Gensler services
Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of projects ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget
Lead and facilitate the overall cross-functional project team
Focus on the smooth management of the project process, ensuring clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle
Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams
Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements
Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil and other consultants
Actively take ownership of problems and successful resolution planning in consultation with Retail leadership and Studio leader
Support and contribute to new business development with both current and potential clients
Contribute positively to Project reports and staffing meetings with concise and accurate information to continually improve the studio’s delivery and financial objectives
Review internal project accounting documents and process draft project billing
Work with the Design Director and the marketing team to ensure that the project story is documented and that photography/videography is arranged, as needed
Complete client de-brief and explore future opportunities with the client

Your Qualifications

Design Management/ Project Management experience
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural projects
Experience managing consultant teams and resolving complex technical and design issues
Proven ability to provide excellent client service and account leadership
Strong programming and space planning skills
High level of design competence
Understanding of how buildings are constructed and ability to create technical documents that succinctly, thoroughly and accurately describe the work to be done
Knowledge of building codes
Sustainable design experience
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Microsoft Suite, Tableau and Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Gensler is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.Please apply for this Design Manager role and submit your CV for review.Candidates who do not meet the criteria or provide work samples will not be considered.If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Gensler and need special assistance due to a disability, or accommodation for a disability, please provide details in your application.Life at GenslerWe encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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