Senior Project Manager - Commercial

Perkins&Will•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise 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, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process. Accountable for 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 and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and 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. Controls 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

10–15+ years of experience demonstrating significant project leadership in the commercial market.
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

Nice To Haves

BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Project kickoff and closeout

Responsibilities

Leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
Managing project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrating strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
Leading effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process.
Ensuring complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
Managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system; completing 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.
Working with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.
Providing on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
Communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
Monitoring construction administration during the construction phase.
Understanding and responding to technical implications and design decisions.
Participating in marketing opportunities and developing successful client relationships for continuing business.
Controlling risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
Reviewing work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Coordinating staffing resources with Operations Director.
Mentoring staff.