Project Manager- Workplace

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

About The Position

As a Project Manager at Perkins&Will, you 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. You will take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. You will manage project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrating strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery. You will participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. You will provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. You will take responsibility for managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system; complete 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. You will work with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. You will provide on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team. You will communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication. You will monitor construction administration during the construction phase. You will understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions. You will participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business. You will consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability. You will review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. You will coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director. You will mentor staff.

Requirements

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
10+ years of experience, including Workplace project experience

Responsibilities

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.
Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manage project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
Take responsibility for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; complete 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.
Work with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
Provide on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
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.
Consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
Mentor staff.