Project Manager | Education

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Manager for education projects. The role is responsible for managing all aspects of projects to support efficient delivery within scope and budget. The Project Manager leads project teams, promotes collaboration and strong communication, and contributes to successful project delivery while upholding firm and project standards for design, execution, and living design. The position involves developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, and services; managing project plans, schedules, costs, staffing, and changes through Deltek; coordinating with the Project Architect and Operations Director; and maintaining communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams. The Project Manager also monitors construction administration, technical and client issues, project risk, and document quality and compliance. The role includes participation in marketing and client relationship development, as well as mentoring staff. A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline is required. Candidates must have an architectural license or interior design license/certification and obtain LEED Green Associate (GA) accreditation within six months of hire. Professional accreditation in a Living Design area is also required. The work environment is hybrid and flexible. The company offers benefits and professional development support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Architectural license or interior design license/certification.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one Living Design area, such as 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.
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.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software and advanced Revit.
Experience with 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, and PMTK.

Responsibilities

Execute all aspects of the design process and account for project complexities while supporting team success and adherence to project and firm standards.
Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manage project teams, encourage collaboration, and provide communication and direction that support high performance and successful delivery.
Participate in developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, 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 assigned projects using Deltek Project Management, including work plans, team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and change notices or other project actions.
Work with the Project Architect to prevent or resolve schedule conflicts arising from changes across projects.
Maintain ongoing project-team communication through meetings, minutes, and update memoranda.
Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to support effective coordination.
Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
Participate in marketing opportunities and develop client relationships that support continuing business.
Monitor client and technical issues in a timely manner to manage 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.