Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Perkins&Will•Los Angeles, CA

4h•$139,700 - $205,300

About The Position

At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play. Join the Perkins&Will Los Angeles studio and work on our portfolio of exciting and innovative projects across the globe. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Higher Education to join a highly collaborative and dynamic team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 10-15+ years of experience and is a self-starter with strong project management skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

10-15+ years of experience with Higher Education clients in California
Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification
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
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
Deltek

Nice To Haves

Preference for Design-Build experience and/or DBIA Certification
Preference for experience with DSA/Community Colleges
Experience managing projects over $50m
Experience managing teams of various sizes and will mentor emerging staff, especially in training future PMs
Experience with supporting pursuits and strong presentation/interview skills

Responsibilities

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.