Managing Principal - Healthcare

Perkins&Will•Seattle, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins&Will Seattle is seeking a Managing Principal to lead major healthcare projects and support the growth of our healthcare practice. This role partners with design, technical, and project management leaders to drive project success, client satisfaction, financial performance, and business development. With a minimum of 15 years of experience, the ideal candidate will be an effective leader and strategic thinker, capable of shaping and executing a vision for the practice aligned with studio and firmwide practice initiatives.

Requirements

15+ years of experience
Architectural license, NCIDQ preferred or LARE as appropriate
Professional Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or another design-related field
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
Considerable knowledge and experience leading and managing successful projects, client relationships and teams at various scales
Strong commitment to design excellence, innovation, high-quality design and personalized client services including relationship management, problem-solving, decision making, and collaboration
Ability to influence clients, business partners, and project teams in a professional and compelling way
Excellent communicator, with intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking
Deltek/Vision
Project management applications and tools
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Partner with the Design Principal, Project Manager, and technical leadership to establish and execute project strategy, ensuring design excellence, client satisfaction, team engagement, financial performance, and alignment with research, sustainability, and JEDI principles.
Collaborate with studio and firmwide leaders to integrate multidisciplinary expertise and resources into project delivery.
Drive business development efforts by cultivating client and partner relationships, supporting pursuits, and contributing to marketing and growth strategies aligned with firm goals.
Provide strategic leadership for project planning and execution, including consultant selection, negotiations, contracting, staffing, and resource planning.
Guide project teams through all phases of work, ensuring coordination among design, technical, project management, and sustainability leadership.
Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, profitability, invoicing, collections, scope management, and resolution of financial issues.
Manage project risk through proactive contract review, legal coordination, and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
Monitor project schedules, staffing, consultant performance, and overall progress to ensure timely delivery and exceptional quality.
Lead, mentor, and develop project teams while fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, negotiations, presentations, site visits, and effective issue resolution.
Support marketing, sales, and industry engagement initiatives, representing the firm within the healthcare market and broader business community.
Ensure effective communication and coordination among clients, consultants, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Resolve project-related challenges and escalate issues that may impact project success, client satisfaction, or firm performance.
Accountable for project quality, client service, profitability, and successful outcomes across assigned engagements.