Senior Urban Design Project Lead

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

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