Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, having the ability to draw expertise from and collaborate with all of Gensler’s practice areas to serve clients based on the client’s industry—for example building teams of experts in Gensler’s Critical Facilities Practice to deliver data centers for Technology providers. Beyond data centers, our critical facilities team delivers projects for high-performance/ research/ supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types. Your Role As a Gensler Project Manager, you will leverage your attention to detail and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional projects on time and on budget. You will deploy resources to ensure that the work process flows smoothly and act as the primary liaison and point of contact between the team composed by a multidisciplinary set of technical experts and the client. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class Data Centers and other Critical Facilities projects in the Industrial sector. This is a great opportunity to join a highly creative, collaborative team while working on trendsetting projects across a variety of industries. What You Will Do - Implement one or more client projects through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule - 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, development of meeting minutes notes, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out. - Collaborate with the project team members on design solutions and documentation, including a comprehensive project supervision during construction phase to ensure and guarantee the construction is in alignment with the design documentation. - Guide project team in documentation, pricing through construction - Resolve complex technical / design issues - Develop project specifications - Communicate with consultants and authorities having jurisdiction - Lead and monitor the construction permitting process with authorities having jurisdiction until obtaining the final building license. - Develop from an early stage a plan that guarantees the project is compliant with local public/private regulations, international standards, local codes and other requirements necessary for the project development within the area of impact. Your Qualifications - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineer, architecture, or related field. - 12+ years of related experience, managing industrial projects and teams - Must have Critical Facilities experience; completed data center projects - Professional license or certification preferred - LEED accreditation preferred - PMP certification preferred - Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects - Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required. - Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning, accessibility, and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes is required. - Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation. - Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus - Strong Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay also beneficial - Essential knowledge of engineering disciplines in coordinating highly technical infrastructure heavy projects - Strong skills in Client Relationship management - Extensive experience in management of critical situations with General Contractors and other stakeholders. - Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required 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. 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.