Project Manager - Critical Facilities and Industrial & Logistics

Critical Facilities and Industrial and Logistics practice areas are rapidly evolving as technology advances and organizations pursue more energy-efficient, lower-carbon operations. These shifts require inventive thinking and resilient, high-performance design. 

Since 1997, Gensler Chicago has contributed to the region’s architectural excellence—designing workplaces, repositioned historic spaces, mixed-use developments, and community-driven projects that reflect the city’s energy and ambition. 

As part of our Critical Facilities team in Chicago, you’ll help deliver future-ready environments that support our clients’ most essential operations and strengthen the communities they serve. 

Your Role 

Our Chicago team is seeking a Project Manager for exciting new projects and growth opportunities in the Critical Facilities practice area. Gensler Project Managers love pushing new ideas, are passionate about design and get excited about managing diverse projects and collaborating with extremely talented creatives. This team member is leading projects and is also helping to grow new clients for these highly technical projects. 

What You Will Do   

• Lead collaborative design teams and work closely with Design Directors to establish effective project workplans with attainable objectives 

• Manage all phases of architecture and interior architecture projects, from project set-up through design and construction administration 

• Help prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and coordinate bidding process 

• Manage scheduling, budgets, staffing, project set-up with clients, sub-consultants, vendors and contractors 

• Track financial performance of projects 

• Develop and maintain client relationships 

• Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions 

Your Qualifications  

• 10-15+ years of professional experience in the commercial architecture and design field, with recent focus on project delivery and client development 

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager with a focus on highly technical, engineering-forward projects like Data Centers, Secured Spaces, Command Centers, Labs, Government or Industrial Facilities 

• Experience leading projects of a variety of scales, and mentoring Interior Designers and Architects 

• Strong leadership, organization, communication and interpersonal management skills 

• Commitment to a collaborative design process 

• Experience negotiating project scope and fees 

• Knowledge of local building codes and standards 

• Professional degree (Master or Bachelor) in Architecture 

• Preferred certifications include licensed/registered architect, LEED AP 

• Commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices 

*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 Chicago office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!