Southeast Region - Project Manager - Cities + Urban Design - Washington, D.C. - Cities

Gensler is the world's largest architecture, design and planning firm with offices in [1] over 50 locations globally. As a natural outgrowth of Gensler's core business of creating great places, our [2] 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 [3] 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.

* Lead and elevate design, and envision transformational projects through communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule * Responsible 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 Gensler * Track 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 projections * Resolve complex technical/design issues and provide guidance and mentorship to team * Manage multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination * Responsible for executing documents with design intent & technical quality * Conduct site visits and meet on-site with client teams * Preparing and making presentations to clients, community stakeholders, and city planning staff * Support C+UD practice area with business development efforts

* 10-15 years of experience leading teams on projects related to urban planning, policy, design and/or strategy in an architectural practice * Bachelor's degree in City/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture or other closely related field * Working knowledge of planning laws, policies, and regulatory tools * Experience managing planning projects, including large-scale master plans, public entitlements, design guidelines and other planning studies, large scale international urban design and planning projects * Experience successfully responding to public RFPs and interviewing for projects * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign) * Basic skills in AutoCAD and/or Revit * Basic skills in Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or other 3D and multi-media technologies * Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills * Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship-management skills * Collaborative and team-conscious

Preferred

qualifications: * AIA (Registered Architect, RA) and/or AICP certified * Leadership in urban planning professional organizations * Proficiency in GIS and Mapping tools * Real estate development experience and/or education

*This role is not remote, we look forward to working with our new Project Manager in our dynamic [4] Washington, D.C. office.

**The estimated base salary range for this position is $110k-135k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit [5] Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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