Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Perkins&Will•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join its Higher Education practice. This leader will guide complex projects from vision to completion, develop meaningful client relationships, and help shape the practice while delivering spaces that support learning, research, and campus engagement. The role leads all phases of design and manages project scope, budgets, schedules, fees, staffing, communication, and delivery. It works closely with project teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines, and contributes to marketing and ongoing client relationships. The Senior Project Manager also monitors construction administration, technical and client risks, document quality, and project compliance with firm standards. Candidates should include a portfolio with their resume as a link or PDF of work samples; applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered. The position requires 10–15+ years of experience, professional licensure, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.

Requirements

10–15+ years of requisite experience.
Professional licensure required; an architectural license or interior design license/certification is specified.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline required.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within six months of hire.
Include a portfolio with the resume, either as a link or PDF of work samples; applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.
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 Revit.
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, and Vision/Deltek PMTK.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in an area of Living Design, 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.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the design process in alignment with firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Manage all aspects of projects to support efficient execution within scope and budget.
Manage project teams, foster collaboration, provide effective communication and direction, and support strong team performance and successful project delivery.
Lead 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 covering team members, budget, consultants, schedule, fees, costs, and project changes.
Coordinate with the Project Architect and Senior Project Architect to address schedule conflicts arising from changes across projects.
Maintain ongoing project-team communication through meetings, minutes, and memos.
Communicate 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 that support continuing business.
Manage 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.