Senior Project Manager

Perkins&Will; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm that emphasizes human-centric design and community building! As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead projects in the science and technology sector, ensuring excellence in design and execution. Your expertise will guide project teams, manage budgets, and foster collaboration to create joyful experiences through design. With a competitive benefits package and a supportive studio environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the architectural field. If you're passionate about enhancing lives through design, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Fitness and transit reimbursement

Group RRSP

RRSP Matching

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Association dues coverage

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in project management, especially in science and technology.
• Strong proficiency in BIM and construction contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process phases while managing project scope and budget.
• Foster collaboration and communication among project teams and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

BIM

Construction Contract Administration

Risk Management

Technical Design Understanding

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in Living Design

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Vision/Deltek

PMTK

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in Science and Technology to join our Ottawa studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction to inspire high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget, and services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Ensure complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Manage projects using the Deltek Project Management system; complete 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.
• Work with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to changes in various projects.
• Provide ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Control risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentor staff.

General Proficiencies

• 10-15 years' experience
• Experience in science and technology/labs
• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

Frequently Used Software

• 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

Licensure/Certification/Education

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Our Studio

We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation, and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work.

Our Package

• A very competitive benefits package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
• Fitness and transit reimbursement
• Health and dental benefits
• Group RRSP
• RRSP Matching
• Paid parental leave

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume, portfolio, and cover letter.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, provincial, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.