Senior Project Manager - Healthcare

Perkins&Will; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,300 - 185,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Performance bonuses

Studio events

Affinity groups and leadership growth

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Perkins & Will – New York City Studio is seeking a Senior Project Manager with 10–15+ years of experience leading healthcare design projects, capable of guiding the full spectrum of the design process—from concept development to implementation.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship development, and proficiency with Deltek, Revit, BIM, and construction administration to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with adherence to firm and project goals
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure execution within scope and budget
• Lead and motivate project teams with strong communication and direction
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contract development
• Ensure timely communication of project information to clients and project team
• Coordinate staffing resources and monitor changes using project management tools

Skills

Project management

Healthcare projects

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional accreditation in Living Design area

Tools

Deltek

Revit

BIM

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Enscape

Lumion

Job description

Perkins & Will – New York City Studio

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager with 10–15+ years of experience leading healthcare projects, adept at guiding the full spectrum of the design process—from concept development to implementation.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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
• Hybrid and flexible work environment supported by advanced technology and collaborative tools

Your Role

Senior Project Manager

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 10‑15+ leading Healthcare projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence.
• Manage all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Lead and motivate project teams, demonstrating strong communication and direction to inspire high performance and successful delivery.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget, and services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Ensure complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Use the Deltek Project Management system to create work plans, identify team members, budget, consultants, schedule, fees, and costs, and monitor project changes.
• Collaborate with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to resolve schedule conflicts.
• Provide ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub‑consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective collaboration.
• 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.
• Control risk management by monitoring client and technical issues to minimize liability.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with the Operations Director.
• Mentor staff.

General Proficiencies

• 10‑15+ years of experience as a Project Manager on Healthcare projects
• 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
• Advanced Revit
• Deltek, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite/Affinity
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino, SketchUp, Grasshopper
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and Lumion
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D laser printing
• Presentation Tools (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Requirements

• Candidates must hold an active architectural license in the United States or an 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

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $126,300 and $185,600 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.