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Perkins Eastman · 3 days ago

Project Manager II - K12

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice focused on the built environment and human experience. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead K-12 educational facility projects, ensuring alignment with district goals while managing client relationships, project execution, and team collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Manage Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with school districts and stakeholders by delivering consistent, high-quality service and serving as a reliable point of contact throughout the project lifecycle

Project Leadership: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of K-12 educational facilities consulting projects, managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables

Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including junior staff and external consultants, to drive project success. Provide mentorship and guidance to build team capacity

Client Presentations & Meetings: Lead and present at client meetings, consultant team sessions, and community engagement forums, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and progress

Business Development: Contribute to business development by preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and identifying new consulting opportunities within the K-12 education space

Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, invoices, and consultant billing in collaboration with the accounting team to ensure financial accountability

Contract Management: Review and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing any legal or procedural issues in collaboration with support teams

Strategic Problem-Solving: Address complex facility planning and operational challenges by applying creative and data-driven solutions that align with client goals and industry best practices

Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate community input processes and work closely with school district leaders to ensure that project outcomes reflect educational priorities and community needs

Project Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to clients, school boards, and other stakeholders, summarizing project progress, budget status, and key milestones

Continuous Improvement: Develop and refine tools and processes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of educational facility planning, applying lessons learned from completed projects

Qualification

K-12 Educational FacilitiesFacility PlanningProject ManagementPMP CertificationProject Management SoftwareBudget ManagementOrganizationResponsivenessResourcefulnessSustainable DesignLEED AccreditationNCIDQ ProgressCommunicationInitiativeAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, with an emphasis on K-12 educational facilities or related environments

Strong background in facility planning, including space utilization, long-term planning, and capital improvement projects

Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for tracking project progress, reporting, and collaboration

Availability and flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and community engagement events

Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design