The Perkins & Will Group Inc

Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

The Perkins & Will Group Inc • $90K — $120K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in architecture or related fields
  • Strong proficiency in BIM, building codes, and life safety requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of Revit and other design software
  • Licensed architect or interior designer required
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or relevant discipline
  • LEED GA certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
  • Professional accreditation in Living Design preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of the design process, ensuring high standards and project goals are met
  • Manage all aspects of projects, ensuring efficient execution within scope and budget
  • Foster collaboration within project teams and inspire high team performance
  • Develop and validate project scope, fees, and budget during marketing and contract development
  • Ensure complete communication of project information to clients and team
  • Utilize the Deltek Project Management system to manage project workflows and documentation
  • Monitor construction administration and address project schedule conflicts.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to mentor and lead talented staff
  • Work with a collaborative team focused on high-quality design
  • Engagement in marketing opportunities and client relationship development
  • Access to professional development and living design accreditations
  • Dynamic work environment with innovative design projects.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise 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.
  • Manage project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
  • Lead effort in developing and validating project scope,fee, budget,services during the marketing and contract development process.
  • Accountable for 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.
  • Work with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
  • Provide on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
  • Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
  • Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
  • Understand and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
  • Participate in marketing opportunities and develops 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.
  • Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
  • Mentor staff.


High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

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
  • Vision/Deltek
  • PMTK


Licensure/Certifications/Education
  • 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
  • Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required


About The Perkins & Will Group Inc

The Perkins & Will Group is an architecture and design firm that was founded in 1935. The company has designed a wide range of buildings, including hospitals, schools, and corporate headquarters. Perkins & Will is known for its commitment to sustainability and has won numerous awards for its environmentally friendly designs. The company has offices in several countries around the world and has completed projects in more than 50 countries. In recent years, Perkins & Will has expanded its services to include urban planning and interior design.
Learn more about The Perkins & Will Group Inc
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1935
* Ladders Estimates

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