Project Manager | Education

Perkins&Will; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs and mental health

STD/LTD and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Dallas is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex design projects across disciplines. You will manage scope, budget, and client communications, coordinate teams, and ensure design excellence and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and ongoing development of client relationships while navigating the Deltek PM system and project milestones. A licensed architect or allied credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 / CPHC/CPHD / ILFI)

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to contribute to team success
• Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects within scope and budget
• Manage project teams with strong communication and direction for high performance
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract process
• Provide complete, timely communication to clients and project team
• Manage project using Deltek project management system and create work plans
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director
• Monitor construction administration during construction phase
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop client relationships
• Consider risk management to minimize liability
• Review work for accuracy and document compliance
• Assist in schedule coordination to avoid conflicts
• BIM, Building codes, site analysis, and life safety requirements for design integrity

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Field measurements

Life safety requirements

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project kickoff and closeout

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license or Interior Design license/certification

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / CPHC/CPHD / ILFI)

Bachelor's degree in Architecture (required)

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Conceptual modeling tools

MS Office / Adobe Suite

3D Printing

Laser cutting

InDesign

Photoshop

Vision/Deltek

PMTK

Job description

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Hybrid
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROJE006151

Description

As a Project Manager at Perkins&Will, you will:

• Understand and consistently execute 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.
• Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Manage project teams, fostering collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas and successful project delivery.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provide complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Take responsibility for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; complete 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.
• Work with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Provide on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase
• Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Consider risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• 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

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

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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor or better in Architecture.

Experience

Required

8 years: Relevant experience

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