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!

***The estimated base salary range for this position is $100-130K, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit  Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

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.

Project Manager - Critical Facilities and Industrial & Logistics