Project Architect II

Perkins Eastman; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Perkins Eastman in Seattle seeks a highly motivated Project Manager to advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and owners to deliver high-quality solutions that meet budgets and schedules.

The role requires 8+ years in architecture with strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills. A hybrid work policy applies, with opportunities across College & University and Healthcare practice areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree required.
• 8+ years’ experience in architecture projects, with senior living site exposure preferred.
• Experience coordinating with clients, teams, and consultants across multiple workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and applicable standards; health environment regulations helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead project work plan and schedule development, including fee and budget management.
• Coordinate with design team, engineers, and owners throughout all phases.
• Negotiate contracts with Owners and consultants and manage relationships with AHJ.
• Develop scope and fee proposals and support business development efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure quality control throughout the project.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree

Tools

REVIT

Rhino

Navisworks

Procore

Newforma

Bluebeam

Adobe

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in twenty-six locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in Seattle. We seek a highly motivated Project Manager with a combination of design talent and technical knowhow to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. As project development is initiated, they must collaborate and coordinate with the entire design team, including designers, technical architects, engineers, equipment planning, and others.

This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in project work plan and schedule development, including fee and budget requirements.
• Multi-task to allow for development of concurrent project work.
• Be a strong advocate for the Client’s financial and schedule goals for the project.
• Participate in negotiating and development of contractual agreements with the Owner and consulting team members.
• Early and proactive alignment with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals of varying complexity.
• Meaningfully contribute to business development efforts in collaboration with principals leading College & University and Healthcare practice areas.
• Implement quality control and technical assurance protocols.
• Lead the project through all phases of development, including the construction phase.
• Communicate regularly with Operations staff regarding the financial health of the project.
• Establish transparent communication protocols, to ensure well-coordinated documentation of the project.
• Mentor younger staff within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
• 8+ years’ experience, plus preferred senior living practice area experience
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards. Knowledge of Department of Health environment regulations related to assisted living and nursing homes is preferred.
• Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-appropriate documentation
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills - working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment
• Ability to manage multiple fast‑paced projects and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with REVIT, MS Word & Excel, Adobe, & Bluebeam is required
• Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins is preferred
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations are a plus
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software is required (training available)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well versed in MS Office Suite.
• Must possess the ability to apply critical thinking, influence, and decision making within a team structure.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditations are strongly desired.

What we offer you:

• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

Salary Range:

$90k to $110k

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,