Project Manager, Architect ​/ Sr. Architect, Interior Design

At Perkins&Will, we are seeking a Project Manager with 8-10 years of experience to join our Interior Design practice. As a Project Manager - Interior Design on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities: managing project teams, fostering collaboration, and driving successful project delivery from concept through construction administration.

Quick Info:

Typical Years of Requisite

Experience:

8-10+ years

Professional Licensure:
Preferred

Common and Baseline 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.

* 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 for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

* Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.

* Mentors 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/Certification s/

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