Project Manager

General Information

Posting Date

02-10-2026

Time Type

Full-Time

Job ID

7377

Areas of Expertise

Office Developers

Job Category

Design Management

Locations

Tampa, FL, US

Description

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 disciplines-from 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 Design Manager in our Tampa location, you will have a successful track record of managing all phases of Office Developers, Workplaces for Technology, Financial Services Firms, and Professional Services Firms, projects and 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

• Manage and lead one or more client projects and accounts through the leadership of project teams; Provide leadership to client and team by communicating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule main point of contact for client, consultants and project team
• Manage project schedules, 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, revenue, change orders, billings and collections)
• Manage project lifecycle; estimating, bidding, project kick-off, weekly coordination, punch list, turnover, opening, and project close-out

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field from an accredited university
• 10+ years of related project management experience on a range of architecture projects including recent comprehensive experience focused on commercial workplace interiors
• Professional license or certification preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Basic technical understanding of architectural design, interior and furniture design
• Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

*At Gensler a Project Manager will have the job title of Design Manager and operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have questions regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.

**This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Tampa office . If you're open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!

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.

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