Healthcare Project Manager: Design-to-Construction Lead

Perkins&Will; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Manager – Healthcare with 8-10 years of experience to join our Healthcare practice. You will lead project teams, drive delivery from scope through construction administration, and ensure alignment with client goals and firm standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and risk management across design phases. Responsibilities include budgeting, scope validation, change management, and mentoring staff, with a focus on quality and livable

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in project management within healthcare design
• Professional licensure preferred
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire is preferred
• Professional Accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, WELL AP, etc.) encouraged
• Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute the design process and project goals to contribute to team success.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects within scope and budget.
• Lead project teams, foster collaboration, and drive delivery.
• Help define project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development.
• Provide complete and timely communication with clients and project team.
• Manage project using Deltek; develop work plans, budgets, schedules, and change notices.
• Coordinate with Project Architect to align schedules across projects.
• Provide ongoing team meeting minutes and updates.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and sub-consultants.
• Monitor construction administration during construction phase.
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop client relationships.
• Monitor risk by addressing client and technical issues promptly.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate staffing with Operations Director; mentor staff.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project kickoff and closeout

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months

LEED AP / BREEAM AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / Passive House / ILFI

Architectural license

Interior Design license/certification

Tools

Revit

2D/3D production software

Vision/Deltek

PMTK

Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

3D Printing

Laser cutting

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Perkins&Will is seeking a Project Manager – Healthcare with 8-10 years of experience to join our Healthcare practice. You will lead project teams, drive delivery from scope through construction administration, and ensure alignment with client goals and firm standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and risk management across design phases. Responsibilities include budgeting, scope validation, change management, and mentoring staff, with a focus on quality and livable