Project Architect II

Life at PE Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment working at all scales and at every level of detail With studios in twenty six locations worldwide we design for people to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit This is captured in our ethos human by design We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on Within the firm we have 18 practice areas cores of expertise that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process adding valuable insights ideas and research to the process For us all good design is sustainable The Opportunity Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in Seattle We seek a highly motivated Project Manager with a combination of design talent and technical knowhow to collaboratively advance designs from pre schematic through occupancy The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients As project development is initiated they must collaborate and coordinate with the entire design team including designers technical architects engineers equipment planning and others This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques building codes green building certifications and project delivery They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients aspirations and challenges

• Participate in project work plan and schedule development including fee and budget requirements
• Multi task to allow for development of concurrent project work
• Be a strong advocate for the Clients financial and schedule goals for the project
• Participate in negotiating and development of contractual agreements with the Owner and consulting team members
• Early and proactive alignment with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Prepare scope and fee proposals of varying complexity
• Meaningfully contribute to business development efforts in collaboration with principals leading College & University and Healthcare practice areas
• Implement quality control and technical assurance protocols
• Lead the project through all phases of development including the construction phase
• Communicate regularly with Operations staff regarding the financial health of the project
• Establish transparent communication protocols to ensure well coordinated documentation of the project
• Mentor younger staff within the team

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
• 8 years experience plus preferred senior living practice area experience
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client team and project coordination including full documentation coordination with project consultants
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards
• Knowledge of Department of Health environment regulations related to assisted living and nursing homes is preferred
• Able to interpret generate communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase appropriate documentation
• Excellent problem solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers owners and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment
• Ability to manage multiple fast paced projects and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with REVIT MS Word & Excel Adobe & Bluebeam is required
• Proficiency with Rhino Navisworks and REVIT plugins is preferred
• CPHD LEED andor WELL accreditations are a plus
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Newforma Procore…