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      Beware of Design Technology Manager positions - Bim Manager Gensler Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 24, 2021
      Bim manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      High class offices with plenty of resources. San Francisco's office is particularly modeled similar to tech companies with drinks, snacks, coffee, and beer on tap (after hours only) available. Reasonable work hours for the design team. If you're of the LGBTQ community you are highly welcome and protected.

      Cons

      Be aware of design technology (bim manager/coordinator) positions. They offer roles with great descriptions, though in office design technology positions are treated as drafters and IT. BIM standards are lacking in consistency and considered behind compared to the industry, across the entire organization. Be aware of joining the San Francisco office, which has a "cool kids club" vibe. If you're not part of the club you will feel isolated. Project managers are capable of biased decision making towards those who are "cool" and may use abusive language to speak with you. Resources are lacking in the design technology area and you may find yourself stretched to do your work. If your passion is for learning design and joining a great BIM program, look elsewhere.

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      Gensler Response
      4y
      Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.

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      5.0
      Apr 20, 2026
      Architect
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good firm to work at

      Cons

      Nothing bad about the firm

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      Gensler Response
      1mo
      Thanks for providing feedback on your experience at Gensler. We value our interns and love to hear their perspectives. We are thrilled and delighted to see your 5-star rating!
      1.0
      May 29, 2026
      Job captain
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Nice office, lots of “rah rah Gensler” events with food & booze, some nice people

      Cons

      Where do I start…..some studios are TOXIC. Favoritism permeates every aspect of working here. It’s nauseating. There is zero loyalty, zero recognition for hard work (yeah you get a bonus but sometimes a kind word is needed). Oh-and never ever express an opinion that may be in opposition to “leadership’s”. Your private life, beliefs, politics and other personal things are fair game for letting you go. I’ve seen it happen-fired because someone expresses in a private conversation that one has ethical concerns regarding projects that are in the office (but in another studio/office) will get you fired. They will make up some bs about “work performance”, yet no conversation ever with anyone about “needing improvement “. Out of left field. Bye bye. Management tells leadership that they’d already “warned” the person-completely untrue. Hear later it was likely due to having concerns about a client/project. Lesson learned-shut up, work 12 hrs a day and be happy with the scraps you’re thrown. Also-egos galore! Unwillingness to take accountability for mistakes.

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      Gensler Response
      16h
      Thanks for the feedback. We treat workplace concerns seriously and address them in accordance with our internal policies and procedures. We have multiple channels for reporting issues and we train and encourage our team members to use them. Encouraging everyone to ask questions and provide honest feedback is critical to supporting our culture and our values of integrity, trust and mutual respect. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with the firm’s leadership.
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