Perkins&Will · 1 week ago
Project Manager K-12
Perkins&Will is an architecture and design firm seeking a Project Manager for K-12 projects. The role involves managing all aspects of project execution, fostering collaboration among project teams, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability
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 the project team
Responsible for managing projects using the project management system. Creates and updates work plans, 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 the Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in the schedule due to the changes in various projects
Provides ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/update memos to the project team
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
Monitors 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 document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director
Mentor staff
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years in project management, architecture, and design
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
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
PMTK
Preferred
BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout
Company
Perkins&Will
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
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