Project Manager - Workplace & Account Projects

Perkins Will•Minneapolis, MN

50d

About The Position

Common and Baseline Responsibilities as a Project Manager in Minneapolis: 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.

Requirements

10+years of experience
Strong expertise in contracts and legal agreements related to our industry and corporate interiors.
Proven ability to work with national and global clients as an account operations leader organizing teams, managing projects, and ensuring seamless delivery.
Experience interfacing with accounting, overseeing project performance for all contracts, developing major project milestones, resolving staffing issues, and managing client invoicing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.