Senior Project Manager, Urban Design

Perkins&Will; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will Atlanta is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, Urban Design with a proven portfolio who can manage team-based workflows for major urban design and planning projects across the country. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Years of Experience: 10+ years; Licensure not required. The role leads all phases of design, coordinates with clients and public officials, and drives project scope, budget, and schedule to deliver living

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline.
• AICP certification or equivalent professional licensure preferred.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire; other Living Design accreditations valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with high proficiency and excellence.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and ensure strong communication.
• Define, monitor, and maintain project scope, schedule, and work plan.
• Lead scope/fee/budget negotiations during marketing and contracts.
• Ensure timely communication with clients and project team.
• Meet financial goals and coordinate invoicing with the Project Accountant.
• Provide ongoing updates via meetings, notes, and memos.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline

AICP certification

LEED GA certification

Living Design accreditation (ILFI)

Tools

Illustrator

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

InDesign

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on July 21, 2026

Locations

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Atlanta, GA 30309, USA

• Urban Design
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SENIO005558

Description

Perkins&Will Atlanta is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, Urban Design with a proven portfolio who can manage team-based workflows for major urban design and planning projects across the country. These projects include large-scale urban developments for major institutions and real estate developers. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Years of Experience: 10+ years

Professional Licensure:Not Required

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process witha high levelofproficiencyandexpertisewhile adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, anddemonstratesstrong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Defines,monitors, andmaintainscontrol of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.
• Leads efforts in developing,validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Accountable for complete andtimelycommunication of project information to and from clients and project team.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goalsestablishedfor the project and providingtimelyandappropriate informationto Project Accountant toinitiateinvoicing.
• Provideson-goingcommunication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.
• Meets with public officials and the publicregardingdevelopment plans and land use.
• Educates civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.
• Interpretsgathereddata and research.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Developsanalytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborateswithclientand/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.
• Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Developsstrategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Leads project-relatedclientand public discussions and presentations.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals arebeing met.
• Mentorsstaff.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participatesactively within collaborative team settingssuch as:casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team.
• Communicatesideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software Skills:

• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related disciplinerequired
• AICP certification
• 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

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