Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Perkins&Will • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Higher Education practice. This leader will help shape the practice while guiding complex projects from vision to reality, cultivating client relationships, and delivering spaces that support learning, research, and campus engagement. The role leads all phases of design and is responsible for managing projects efficiently within scope and budget, supporting successful project delivery and high standards of design and execution. Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio with their resume as a link or PDF; applications without one may not be fully considered. The position requires 10–15+ years of experience and professional licensure.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of requisite experience.
• Professional licensure is required; an architectural license or interior design license/certification is specified.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline is required.
• LEED Green Associate (GA) certification within six months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design: 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 skills.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Applicants should include a portfolio with their resume, either as a link or PDF of work samples.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process while adhering to firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and living design.
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and provide communication and direction that support strong team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Lead the development and validation of project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development.
• Ensure complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and the project team.
• Manage projects using Deltek Project Management, including work plans identifying team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and project change notices or other actions.
• Work with the Project Architect and Senior Project Architect to avoid or resolve schedule conflicts caused by changes across projects.
• Maintain ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective coordination.
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
• Understand and respond to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop client relationships that support continuing business.
• Control risk by monitoring client and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director.
• Mentor staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior