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Your Role

Gensler is seeking a dynamic and client-focused Project Director to drive the growth and success of our Healthcare practice area. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and market-savvy practitioner with exceptional client relationship skills and a portfolio of innovative, built work.

As a market-facing leader, you will leverage your deep knowledge and relationships to grow our presence in key sectors, shape design strategies, and elevate our practice through thought leadership. You will be accountable for Design Excellence, ensuring high standards across all project aspects, and manage day-to-day communications with clients, overseeing project processes, financial performance, and risk management. You will also play a critical role in mentoring the next generation of design professionals.

What You Will Do

• Act as a thought leader and market expert, driving the growth of the Healthcare practice area through strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities and client engagement.

• Build and strengthen relationships with Healthcare clients to expand Gensler's portfolio and influence.

• Identify, develop and execute strategies to win new work, create compelling value propositions, and lead proposals, interviews, and presentations.

• Act as the lead Project Director, driving project delivery through all phases while ensuring design excellence and adherence to project goals

• Work with project management to develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and work plans, and oversee the financial performance and risk management for projects.

• Serve as the main client and builder interface, managing relationships with clients, contractors, agencies, and consultants to help grow the Healthcare practice.

• Ensure excellence in preparation and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements, and oversee internal project accounting and billing processes working with project management team members.

• Collaborate and support other regional offices and leaders in project delivery to strengthen strategic client engagement and promote resource sharing

• Enable the team to reach their individual potential and maintain a positive team environment

Your Qualifications

• 15+ years of Project/Design Management experience in an Architecture firm, preferably in the Healthcare practice area

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of design or architecture

• Licensed Architect preferred

• Exceptional client relationship and business development skills, with the ability to connect with C-suite executives and key stakeholders.

• Adept at storytelling and delivering compelling presentations that articulate design strategies and solutions.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing project delivery, budgets, and schedules in all phases of architectural projects with a high level of design competence and expertise in healthcare developments

• Active involvement in industry organizations and community networks, with a passion for thought leadership and innovation.

• Commitment to sustainable design principles and resilient communities.

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

This position is in-person and requires regular out-of-state travel for an internationally recognized healthcare institution.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, 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 off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

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.