Project Manager - Commercial

Perkins&Will; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness

LTD

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Minneapolis seeks an experienced design project leader to manage all aspects of the design process and project delivery, ensuring adherence to goals, standards, and budgets. You will lead project teams, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and consultants to deliver complex projects on time.

The role emphasizes strong communication, construction administration, and proficiency in BIM/Revit, with LEED and accreditation expectations for living design excellence.

Qualifications

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire is expected.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP etc.) or equivalent.
• Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities.
• Own management of projects to ensure execution within scope and budget.
• Lead project teams with strong communication and direction.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget and services during marketing.
• Provide timely communication with clients and project teams.
• Manage project using Deltek; prepare work plans, budgets, and change notices.
• Collaborate with Project Architect to avoid scheduling conflicts.
• Mentor staff and coordinate staffing with Operations Director.
• Monitor construction administration during on-site phase.
• Engage in marketing opportunities and client relationship development.

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

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP / WELL etc.)

Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

Tools

Revit

2D/3D production software

Conceptual modeling tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

3D Printing

Laser cutting

InDesign

Photoshop

Vision/Deltek

PMTK

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project kickoff and closeout

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/Certifications/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 or Interior Design license/certification
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Compensation & Benefits

At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $97,600 and $143,500.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.

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.