Project Manager

Responsibilities

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.

Manages project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.

Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.

Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.

Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.

Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.

Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.

Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.

Maintains oversight of construction administration during the construction phase.

Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.

Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.

Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.

Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Captures and coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.

Mentors staff.

Education & Experience

• 8-10+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation within one year of hire in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification, preferred

PROFICIENCIES

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

SOFTWARE

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Compensation & Benefits

At Perkins&Will, we foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis.

In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

This position is currently compensated between $94,700 and $139,200 annually, commensurate with qualifications.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.