Project Director - Healthcare

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. 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. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and biannual bonus opportunities. You can expect reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals, exam fees and tuition for eligible programs or classes. Notice to Applicants We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr