Senior Project Manager, Design & Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid work environment

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Studio initiatives

Affinity groups

JEDI culture

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Denver is seeking a Project Manager with 8–10+ years of leading design projects in an architectural practice. You will oversee the full design process, manage budgets and scope, and mentor project teams. Strong leadership and familiarity with Deltek and BIM tools are essential.

The role requires licensure or NCIDQ certification, a related degree, and LEED GA within six months. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Active US architectural license or NCIDQ interior design certification.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, ILFI Living Future).

Responsibilities

• Understands and executes all design process aspects and project complexities to support team goals.
• Manages all project aspects to ensure scope and budget alignment.
• Leads project teams with strong communication to deliver design ideas and project delivery.
• Contributes to defining project scope, budget, and fees during marketing and contracts.
• Maintains timely communication with clients and project teams.
• Manages projects in Deltek, identifying team members, budgets, timelines, and costs.
• Collaborates with Project Architect to minimize scheduling conflicts.
• Maintains ongoing communication through meetings and memos to the team.
• Ensures effective coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Monitors construction administration during the build phase.
• Understands technical implications of design decisions and risks.
• Supports marketing opportunities and client relationship development for repeat business.
• Monitors client and technical issues to mitigate risk and liability.
• Reviews work for accuracy and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinates staffing with Operations Director and mentors staff.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety

Specifications

Construction admin

Project kickoff

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional accreditation in Living Design

Tools

Deltek

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Enscape

Lumion

3D printing

Job description

Perkins&Will in Denver is seeking a Project Manager with 8–10+ years of leading design projects in an architectural practice. You will oversee the full design process, manage budgets and scope, and mentor project teams. Strong leadership and familiarity with Deltek and BIM tools are essential.

The role requires licensure or NCIDQ certification, a related degree, and LEED GA within six months. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.