Project Manager - Aviation

Our Aviation team, located in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Project Manager that will collaborate with a studio of colleagues to develop innovative and beautiful design solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Gensler Project Managers lead teams of architects and designers, along with being the key client interface, to deliver unparalleled architectural aviation projects. You will leverage your industry experience and technical acumen to drive client projects from concept through build. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to nurture your career. 

What You Will Do

• Manage all phases of design throughout project scope for large complex architectural projects, including project set-up and entitlements, design and construction administration

• Coordinate with Studio Directors, Design Directors, Technical Directors, project team members, clients and other project stakeholders to execute realization of project design goals

• Present design and technical solutions in collaboration with the larger design team

• Lead communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials

• Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

• Assist in the allocation of staff to specific tasks within the overall project scope

• Manage project scheduling, budgets, and Start Smart set up with clients, sub-contractors, vendors and consultants

• Prepare project work-plans and manage a range of team sizes, comprised of architects, interior designers, job captains and consultants

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients; lead client and stakeholder meetings

• Actively manage, track and be accountable for financial performance of projects

• Prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process, partner with Project Accountant to support invoicing

• Ensure projects conform to contract

• Manage client expectations, team communication and oversight of consultant coordination

• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

• Actively contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture is preferred

• 15+ years of project experience in an architectural or engineering practice on large complex projects

• Aviation project experience is required

• Excellent project delivery and design management skills

• Able to accurately assess project status, anticipate problems and make a plan to manage the unexpected in a controlled manner

• Communicate project information in a clear, complete and explicit manner up and down the organization with clients, studio/office leaders, team members and other project stakeholders

• Confident, assertive communicator who has the courage to challenge others, and initiate and drive ideas and solutions forward

• Able to manage and optimize time to ensure projects are executed efficiently and on schedule

• Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively to the appropriate team member

• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures

• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices; Portfolios will ideally include at least one project (especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification) with this particular focus

• Registered architect, or near completion of exams, PMP, and/or LEED AP are preferred

This is not a remote role. We look forward to working with our new Project Manager working in our Washington, D.C.

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* The base salary will be estimated between $138,000-$173,000k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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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