Senior Project Manager

Perkins&Will – New York City Studio is seeking accomplished Senior Project Managers with 10–15+ years of experience in leading workplace projects, who are adept at steering the full spectrum of the design process—from concept development to implementation. Ideal candidates will bring a strong track record of guiding clients and project teams toward innovative, human-centric, and impactful design solutions.

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:

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  Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  Wellness programs and mental health support

  
  


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  Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)

  
  


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  Life insurance

  
  


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  401(k) retirement plan

  
  


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  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:

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  A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education

  
  


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  Performance-based bonuses

  
  


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  Engaging studio initiatives and events

  
  


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  Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

  
  

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

Your Role: Senior Project Manager

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 10-15+ leading Workplace projects

Your baseline responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. 


• Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget. 


• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery. 


• Leads effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process. 


• Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.  


• Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes 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. 


• Works with Project Architect and Sr. Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. 


• Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team. 


• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication. 


• Monitors construction administration during the construction phase. 


• Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.  


• Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business. 


• Controls risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability. 


• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.  


• Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director.


• Mentors staff. 

General Proficiencies (including, but not limited to):

• 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, Sketch Up, 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 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

HOW TO APPLY 

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work, (no larger than 4MB).  Please submit your files in pdf.

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