Senior Project Manager - K-12/Higher Ed

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise.
• Adhere to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Communicate complete and timely information to and from clients and project team.
• Manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system; complete work plans, identify 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.
• Avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.
• Provide ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Maintain oversight of construction administration during the construction phase.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Control risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Cookstaffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentor staff.

  Requirements

  • 10-15+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
  • Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification.
  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
  • Professional Accreditation 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.

  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
  • Deltek

  Qualifications

  • Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.
  • Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

  Benefits

  • Perkins&Will believes in an inclusive culture that fosters creativity and innovation.
  • The company is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients it serves.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
  • Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision