Higher Education Design Lead (Senior PM) – Hybrid

Perkins&Will; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Higher Education practice in Charlotte. You will lead complex spaces from vision to reality, shaping the future of the studio while cultivating client relationships and delivering transformative learning environments.

Ideal candidates have 10–15+ years of experience, professional licensure, and a portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, design excellence, and client-focused communication.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in project management for higher education.
• Professional licensure required.
• Portfolio required with resume for full consideration.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of design with excellence in scope, design, and budget.
• Manage all project aspects to ensure efficient execution.
• Lead project teams and ensure strong communication and collaboration.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, and budget during marketing and contract development.
• Communicate project information to clients and team timely.
• Monitor construction administration during construction phase.

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 of hire

Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.)

Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification

Tools

Revit

2D/3D production software

Conceptual modeling tools

Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

3D Printing and Laser cutting

InDesign and Photoshop

Vision/Deltek

PMTK

Job description

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Higher Education practice in Charlotte. You will lead complex spaces from vision to reality, shaping the future of the studio while cultivating client relationships and delivering transformative learning environments.

Ideal candidates have 10–15+ years of experience, professional licensure, and a portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, design excellence, and client-focused communication.