Project Manager

Perkins&Will; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO

Hybrid work model

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Affinity groups

Job summary

Perkins&Will – Denver Studio is seeking an accomplished Project Manager with 8-10+ years of experience to lead projects from concept development to implementation, steering clients and teams toward human-centred, impactful design.

This role offers a hybrid work model, a competitive salary range of $97,800 to $143,700, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• Active architectural license in the United States or equivalent.
• LEED GA certification within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design area (LEED AP, ILFI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept development through implementation, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction.
• Manage all project aspects within scope and budget and oversee project teams.
• Foster collaboration and drive effective communication with clients and consultants.
• Develop and validate project scope, budget, and fees during marketing and contract development.
• Oversee project information flow to clients and team; manage project using Deltek.
• Coordinate staffing with leadership; mentor staff and support development.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Project management

Team leadership

Deltek

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

Active architectural license (US)

LEED GA certification

LEED AP / WELL / BREEAM / ILFI credentials

Tools

Revit

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Enscape

Lumion

Deltek

Microsoft Office

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Contract documents

Perkins&Will – Denver Studio

is seeking accomplished Project Manager with 8-10+ years of experience in leading projects, who are adept at steering the full spectrum of the design process—from concept development to implementation. Ideal candidates will bring a strong track record of guiding clients and project teams toward innovative, human-centric, and impactful design solutions.

Our Offerings

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

Your Role: Project Manager

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ leading projects

Your baseline responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manages project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes 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.
• Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Monitors construction administration during the construction phase
• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentors staff.

General Proficiencies (including, but not limited to):

• 10-15+ years of experience as a Project Manager
• 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
• AdvancedRevit
• Deltek, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite/Affinity
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino, Sketch Up, Grasshopper
• Visualization tools such as Enscapeand Lumion
• Physical modelingToolssuch as 3D laser printing
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop,etc.)

Requirements

• Candidates must hold an active architectural license in the United States or Interior Design license/certification (NCIDQ)
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required
• 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

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $97,800 and $143,700 commensurate with qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, state, 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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.