Design Manager/Project Manager – Sciences
| Company | Gensler |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Architecture inclusive of 5+ years’ experience focused on science facilities such as: biology, cell/gene therapy, chemistry, academic research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, cGMP process manufacturing, public health, clinical, vivarium, and/or bio-containment
- Significant experience with programming, planning, design, and construction phases on science projects including laboratory research facilities with related workplace environments
- Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost monitoring for lab facilities
- Experience negotiating project scope, fees, managing project financial performance, and ensuring fiscal responsibility for projects
- Experience with the full project lifecycle, from programming through post-occupancy
- Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
- Professional license or certification required
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Participate in the growth of Gensler’s Life Sciences Practice Area through industry, marketing, and business development activities
- Network in the industry to identify and pursue project opportunities in the Sciences market
- Provide leadership to client and teams by communicating and coordinating project objectives, contract scope, terms, and schedule
- Work directly with clients, scientists, researchers and related end-users and Gensler team to develop laboratory planning strategies at all levels of detail, including new construction and renovations
- Oversee innovative design strategies on multiple projects as well as client, team and project coordination
- Provide Subject Matter leadership on design and construction strategies for architectural and engineering systems on life science projects with an ability to lead project teams through the decision-making process to deliver high value, safe, responsive, sustainable, flexible, and robust facilities
- Prepare project proposals and negotiate contracts and fees
- Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process
- Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, and project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors
- Assist with the process of bidding projects to multiple general contractors
- Offer and support creative, sustainability-focused laboratory planning, technical design and detailing decisions that are in line with project goals, yet pushing the envelope beyond traditional approaches to lab design
- Provide technical lab, documentation oversight and quality control (QC) reviews
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading programming and planning for science facilities with end-users is a plus
- Current participation with community, industry, and professional science organizations is a plus
- Relationships with decision-makers in academic, institutional and/or corporate end-user science organizations is a plus
- Experience with Collaborative / Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Delivery methods
- Experience with project management software, such as MS Project, a plus
- Working knowledge of Virtual Design and Construction
- LEED accreditation preferred