Design Manager - Healthcare - Senior

Gensler is seeking a Senior Design Manager for Healthcare projects in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading design teams, managing all phases of healthcare architecture projects, and developing client relationships. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in healthcare architecture, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of sustainable design. The position offers a salary range of $100,000-$135,000 plus bonuses and benefits.
Design Manager - Healthcare - Senior
Design Manager - Healthcare - Senior

Apply locations Chicago, IL, US time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-14833

Your Role

Join a dynamic and growing team designing innovative projects for leading healthcare clients. We are looking for a Design Manager (Project Manager) to manage healthcare projects throughout the North Central Region. We are collaborative and client-focused, with a commitment to design experience, sustainability and social purpose.

What You Will Do
• Lead collaborative design teams, working closely with Design Director and Principal-in-Charge (PIC), to establish effective project workplans with attainable project objectives.
• Manage all phases of healthcare architecture and interior design projects, from project set-up through design and construction administration.
• Help prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions.
• Track financial performance of projects.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, for both single projects and multi-project global accounts.

Your Qualifications
• Experience leading architectural and planning projects for healthcare clients (medical centers, medical office buildings, hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgery centers, community health centers, etc.).
• Experience leading large scale and complex projects and mentoring architects and designers.
• A minimum of 10+ years of related experience.
• Integrated into the local North Central Region communities with positive healthcare client references.
• Experience developing high performance sustainable building projects.
• LEED accreditation is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills.
• Commitment to collaborative design process.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees.
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards.
• Proficiency with PM software: MS Project a plus.
• Working knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed architect.

Compensation

The base salary will be estimated between $100,000-$135,000 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
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Skills:
Architectural Services, Bidding, Budget Management, Building Codes, Community Health, Construction Administration, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Design Services, Develop and Maintain Customers, Green Construction, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospital, Interior Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medical Office, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Negotiation Skills, Outpatient Care, Performance Analysis, Process Management, Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player

About the Company:
Gensler

As architects, designers, planners and consultants, we partner with our clients on some 3,000 projects every year. These projects can be as small as a wine label or as large as a new urban district. With more than 3,500 professionals networked across 43 locations, we serve our clients as trusted advisors, combining localized expertise withglobal perspective wherever new opportunities arise.

Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.

Clients

We have more than 2,000 active clients—large and small, public and private, for-profit and nonprofit—a true cross-section of the global economy. We put ourselves in the world of our clients to see issues and challenges through their eyes. Our approach to individual projects is always viewed in the context of our clients' larger business plans and strategies, enabling us to add more value to their enterprises.

Everything we do is organized around providing the best possible service to our clients. As we've grown, we've expanded resources and diversified our expertise to provide a 24/7-platform for delivering client projects, regardless of size, complexity or location.

Leadership

Gensler uses a collaborative model of senior leadership. Our Board of Directors sets overall strategy and policy. Executive Directors Andy Cohen, David Gensler and Diane Hoskins run the firm, working with and through our Management Committee. Together, they direct and integrate our practices, offices, and design and delivery teams to serve our clients effectively on a global, 24/7 basis.

Behind each client is a worldwide network of architects, designers, planners and consultants led by 196 Principals in 43 locations, a firm with an international reputation for innovative design, superb delivery, and efficient management of its teams and projects.

Please view our 2013 Appointments website to meet our newest Gensler Principals, Senior Associates and Associates.

Company Size:
100 to 499 employees

Industry:
Architectural and Design Services

Founded:
1965

Website:
http://www.gensler.com/