Design Manager

 

Description:

As a Gensler Design Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional client projects on time and on budget. Grow your project management experience while working on trendsetting projects across industries.

What You Will Do
 

  • Manage all phases of lifestyle projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration
  • Create and communicate clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements
  • Manage project scheduling, budgets, and set-up with sub-contractors, vendors and consultants
  • Manage a range of project team sizes, comprised of project architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers
  • Track financial performance of project
  • Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, coordinate bidding process
  • Ensure projects conform to contract
     

Your Qualifications
 

  • 12-15 years of related experience, including demonstrated success as a project manager on a range of lifestyle (retail, hospitality, mixed-use, entertainment) project types
  • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
  • Experience leading, managing and mentoring multiple project teams
  • Experience negotiating project scope and fees
  • Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
  • Proven fiscal accountability and responsibility on projects
  • Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
  • Revit skills are highly valued
  • Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
  • Accredited degree in Architecture or Interior Design required

Organization Gensler
Industry Art / Design / Creative Jobs
Occupational Category Design Manager
Job Location Toronto,Canada
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Experienced Professional
Experience 12 Years
Posted at 2026-08-05 4:13 pm
Expires on 2026-09-19