Project Manager – Architecture – Critical Facilities

Project Manager – Architecture – Critical Facilities

Gensler is seeking a Project Manager/Design Manager to join our Denver office. As part of our growing Critical Facilities studio, you’ll bring your architectural expertise, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills to lead the delivery of high‑performance critical facilities projects—on time and within budget.

In this role, you’ll oversee project workflows, allocate resources effectively, and serve as the primary liaison between the client and the project team.

• Provide project leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule.
• Provide strategically minded design support for organization, production and execution of projects.
• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set‑up with clients, sub‑contractors, vendors and contractors.
• Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees; bid projects to multiple general contractors.
• Track and manage financial performance of project for success (e.g., work plan, schedule, fees, change orders, billings and collections).
• Manage project lifecycle—estimating, bidding, project kick‑off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close‑out.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, assisting in leading multiple projects at a high level, working in a collaborative manner with other design and technical staff.
• Work closely with your team and across the office and firm to promote and model an inter‑disciplinary design approach that enhances Gensler’s culture of design quality and excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience: a mix of architecture and project management preferred, with a strong background designing and managing multiple building typologies of varying scale.
• Professional license or certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects.
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post‑occupancy.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures.
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus.
• Critical facilities experience a plus.
• Revit proficiency preferred.
• Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.

At Gensler, we are committed to delivering best‑in‑class design and supporting a healthy, balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities.

We also support professional development through reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and tuition for eligible programs.

• This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to live in or relocate to the Denver area upon acceptance.

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