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Your Role

You will direct multidisciplinary design teams and specialist consultants on the industry's most influential projects. From world-class stadiums to immersive live entertainment venues, you will oversee the intersection of complex architecture and the electric energy of a live crowd.

As a Project Manager (Design Manager) at Gensler, you will be hands-on from day one-fully immersed in every phase of project delivery and serving as the vital link between clients and multidisciplinary teams. You will do more than manage a schedule; you will help set the strategic vision and maintain the momentum necessary to bring complex venues to life.

What You Will Do

• Act as a Project Manager and drive the project delivery during all phases of the project

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans

• Lead relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants

• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements

• Track internal project financial metrics and coordinate with the accounting team on invoicing

• Participate in marketing and business development including, proposal development, and project interviews

• Manage mid-size to large project teams, assign and monitor completion of tasks

• Support mentorship of junior staff

• Oversee the coordination and document preparation for the project and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation

Your Qualifications

• 8+ years of project/design management experience in an architecture firm

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture

• Licensed Architect preferred

• Extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, specifically for sport stadium, training facilities, and entertainment venues

• Ability to provide excellent client service and assure project profitability

• Desire to lead teams and to mentor junior staff

• High level of architecture competence and expertise in mixed-use developments

• High level of knowledge of state and local building codes, including accessibility

• Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED project participation and accreditation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Project), AutoCAD and/or Revit

Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex design concepts into compelling narratives for client presentations, consultant coordination, and internal team alignment

Culture in Gensler's Sports Studio

Gensler's Sports Studio is a place where design meets the energy of live events. Our team works on some of the world's most impactful sports and entertainment venues, shaping arenas, stadiums, and mixed-use districts that become cultural anchors for their cities. The work takes you beyond the studio, traveling to venues, learning from live environments, and engaging directly with the moments that make these places come alive.

The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by people who are passionate about both design and the experiences it creates. You'll work alongside energized, supportive teammates, share ideas across a global network, and celebrate the wins together, whether that's opening night, a major milestone, or a great project review. It's a studio built around curiosity, momentum, and a shared love of live entertainment.

Gensler's Sports Studio is where award-winning design meets elite athletic insight. We don't just design buildings; we engineer competitive advantages. Our team works on some of the world's most impactful sports and entertainment venues, shaping arenas, high-performance training facilities, and sports-anchored mixed-use districts that become the economic and cultural engines of their cities. The work takes you beyond the studio, evaluating player flow from a firsthand perspective, learning from live environments, and applying our unique design principles to the moments that make these places come alive.

The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by a unique duality: a pragmatic understanding of operational performance combined with a relentless pursuit of aesthetic and civic excellence. You'll work alongside energized teammates at the forefront of the industry, pushing the boundaries of our field-from rigorous research and iterative investigation processes to crafting next-generation fan experiences. Supported by a global network, we celebrate our wins together, whether that's unlocking a complex urban site, a major design milestone, or opening night. It's a studio built around curiosity, momentum, and a shared obsession with elevating both human performance and live entertainment.

• The base salary will be estimated between $100,000 - $135,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

For consideration, please submit resume and work samples in PDF format.

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 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.