Project Manager - Higher Education

Perkins Will • Minneapolis, MN

143d • $95,600 - $140,500

About The Position

The Project Manager will understand and consistently execute 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. The role includes full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. The Project Manager will manage project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrating strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. They will participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. The Project Manager will provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project teams, manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system, and work with the Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects. Ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos to the project team is essential, as well as communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication. The Project Manager will monitor construction administration during the construction phase, understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions, participate in marketing opportunities, and develop successful client relationships for continuing business. They will consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability, review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance, coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director, and mentor staff.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience demonstrating significant work across Higher Education projects.
• Experience in planning and programming is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities.
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Foster collaboration and demonstrate strong communication to inspire high team performance.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, and scope of services.
• Provide complete and timely communication of project information to clients and project teams.
• Manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system.
• Work with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule.
• Provide ongoing communication through team meetings and update memos.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop client relationships.
• Consider risk management by monitoring client and technical issues.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentor staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees