Project Manager - Workplace

Perkins&Will•Minneapolis, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager - Workplace role involves understanding and executing all aspects of the design process and project complexities to contribute to team success while adhering to firm and project goals. This role has 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 and demonstrating strong communication to inspire high team performance and successful project delivery. Responsibilities include participating in developing project scope and fee, managing project teams, providing timely communication to clients and project teams, and managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system. The role also involves working with the Project Architect to avoid schedule conflicts, communicating with clients and consultants, monitoring construction administration, understanding technical implications, participating in marketing opportunities, and considering risk management. The Project Manager will review work for accuracy and compliance, coordinate staffing resources, and mentor staff.

Requirements

8-10+ years of experience demonstrating strong project leadership in the workplace design experience.
BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout
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
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

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.