Project Manager | Education

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing education projects throughout the design and delivery process, ensuring efficient execution within scope and budget and in accordance with firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design. The role leads project teams, supports collaboration and high performance, and provides clear direction and communication to clients, consultants, contractors, and project team members. The Project Manager participates in developing project scope, fees, budgets, and services during marketing and contract development; manages project plans and information in Deltek; coordinates schedules and staffing; monitors construction administration and technical decisions; and considers risk management. The role also supports marketing and ongoing client relationships, reviews work for accuracy and compliance, and mentors staff. The position requires a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline, LEED Green Associate accreditation within six months of hire, and professional accreditation in a living-design area of interest.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Obtain LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one living-design area of interest: 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.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
Knowledge or proficiency in BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and project kickoff and closeout.
Proficiency with 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, and Vision/Deltek PMTK.

Nice To Haves

Architectural license or interior design license/certification.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of assigned projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Lead project teams, foster collaboration, and provide effective communication and direction to support strong performance and successful project delivery.
Participate in developing and validating project scope, fees, budget, and scope of services during marketing and contract development.
Communicate project information to and from clients and the project team in a complete and timely manner.
Manage projects using Deltek Project Management, including completing work plans that identify team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and project changes or other actions.
Coordinate with the Project Architect to avoid or resolve schedule conflicts caused by changes across projects.
Provide ongoing project-team communication through meetings, minutes, and update memos.
Coordinate communication with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, 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 for continuing business.
Monitor client and technical issues in a timely manner to address risk and minimize liability.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director.
Mentor staff.