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Design Manager - Higher Education - Senior

Gensler 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America

$135,000 - $165,000 Full-time Senior

Lead complex higher education design projects from initial pursuit through construction and occupancy. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while maintaining high design quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex higher education design projects from initial pursuit through construction and occupancy. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules while maintaining high design quality and client satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and over 10 years of design management experience within an architecture firm. Must have a proven track record with institutional projects and proficiency in AutoCAD and building codes.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flex Spending
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Profit Sharing
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Bonuses
  • Professional License Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Key Skills

Design management Architecture AutoCAD Building codes Project leadership Multidisciplinary team coordination Budget management Schedule management Client relationship management High‑quality design delivery Strategic planning Construction documentation Problem solving Communication Leadership Mentoring Presentation skills Stakeholder management Design review Quality assurance

About Gensler

Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 57 locations across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design. We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. Gensler was named one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers in 2024, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace at https://www.gensler.com/about/inclusion. A note on recruitment: Gensler will never reac

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