Project Manager - Workplace Interiors - Senior

Senior Project Manager

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplinesfrom aviation and transportation to education, hospitality, retail, technology and more. Whether we're refreshing a retailer's brand, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Manager in our Work 2 Studio in Washington, D.C., you will have a successful track record of managing all phases of architecture projects, with a focus on interior projects. Will have overall project responsibility for client satisfaction, quality control and financial performance. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison between the team and client. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting architectural projects across a variety of industries.

What You Will Do

• Enable the project teams to reach their individual potential and maintain a positive team environment
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring compliance with hospitality industry codes and best practices, accessibility requirements, and brand standards
• Facilitate cross-disciplinary coordination, including architecture, interior design, MEP consultants, and FF&E specialists
• Supervise the development of BIM models, drawings, and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and high-quality deliverables
• Resolve complex design and technical challenges, proactively identifying solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and cost efficiency
• Oversee quality control, ensuring that documentation meets regulatory, contractual, and hospitality brand requirements
• Lead coordination efforts for materials selection, FF&E procurement, and interior design elements to enhance guest experience
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Responsible for both managing projects and client satisfaction by focusing on the project process, service / delivery, work environment, project documentation, and building clients' trust and loyalty in Gensler
• Grow business for interiors projects within the Workplace Practice Areas
• 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
• Work closely with other Project Managers, Finance Director, Human Resources Director and Office Directors
• Demonstrate dignity, respect, and professional attitude
• Build and improve external firm image by active participation in appropriate organizations (AIA, RDI, NCIDQ, etc.) and maintain contact with current and potential clients
• Participate in office meetings - collaborate with Studio Directors, Office Management and staff

Your Qualifications

For consideration, please submit resume and a portfolio.

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 and hackathons, to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our teams' diverse interests.

We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.