Project Manager (Design Manager) - Sports Studio

About the Role

As a Project Manager (Design Manager) at Gensler, you will lead multidisciplinary design teams and consultant partners on high‑profile sports, live‑entertainment, and venue projects where design meets the energy of a sold‑out crowd. These fast‑moving assignments require strong leadership, sharp instincts, and real‑time decision‑making. You will be hands‑on from day one, immersed in every delivery phase, shaping places that define culture and create shared experiences. In this role you will set the project vision, keep work progressing, and mentor talent throughout the lifecycle. You will be accountable for maintaining schedules, budgets, and work plans while managing relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and specialty consultants. Your involvement will extend to proposals, contracts, billing processes, marketing efforts, and quality assurance of project documentation. • Lead design management and drive delivery across all project phases. • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans. • Manage relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and specialty consultants. • Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements. • Review project accounting documents and process billing. • Participate in marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews. • Manage mid‑size to large teams, assign tasks and monitor completion. • Mentor junior staff and foster talent development. • Oversee coordination, document preparation, and quality assurance of project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design management
• ▸schedule planning
• ▸budget oversight
• ▸client coordination
• ▸team leadership
• ▸quality assurance

What You Bring

The position calls for 15‑20 years of project and design management experience in an architecture firm, a bachelor’s degree in architecture, and preferably a licensed architect credential. You must have extensive experience with large stadium or venue projects, strong client‑service orientation, and the ability to lead and develop junior staff. Proficiency in programming, space planning, mixed‑use developments, building codes, sustainable design, and software such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Revit is essential. • 15‑20 years of project and design management experience in architecture. • Bachelor’s degree in architecture; licensed architect preferred. • Extensive experience delivering large stadium/venue projects. • Strong client‑service focus and ability to ensure project profitability. • Proven leadership and mentorship abilities. • Expertise in programming, space planning, and mixed‑use developments. • In‑depth knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility. • Sustainable design experience with hands‑on LEED participation. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.

Requirements

• ▸architect
• ▸leed
• ▸autocad
• ▸revit
• ▸stadium projects
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Life at Gensler emphasizes balance and well‑being, offering curated art exhibits, internal design competitions, hackathons, and a dedicated “Well‑being Week.” Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonuses. The firm also reimburses professional licenses, exam fees, and eligible tuition, supporting continuous professional development. • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible spending. • Paid holidays, PTO, 401(k) with profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonuses. • Competitive salary range $125,000‑$155,000 plus bonuses. • Reimbursement for professional licenses, exam fees, and eligible tuition.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time