What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager II position at Perkins Eastman?
Life at PE:
Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 22 locations worldwide, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on peoples lives and the world we inhabit.
We are an integrated firm which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction economists, environmental analysts, resiliency experts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines.
The Opportunity:
Perkins Eastman is searching for talented intermediate project manager who is ready to engage, learn, and contribute to a vibrant and active studio culture in our West Coast Regions. Manage the projects from inception through completion including all design phases, client interaction, schedule and financial performance. Self-starter with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential. Experience with managing educational facilities and public projects. Ability to assist in business development for new project work including proposal preparation and interviews.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist Principal-in-Charge with generating Design Services Proposals
- Ability to manage and build-upon client relationships
- Understand contracts and run projects from inception through to project closeout
- Manage project teams of up to 10 people per project, determining staffing assignments required to meet project milestones
- Responsible for all aspects of project management including budgeting, staffing, billing and consultant billing
- Responsible for day-to-day control and management of the architectural team (design through contract documents and contract administration) as well as the client and consultant teams.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to assist in proposal writing and attending interviews for potential projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture is required
- Minimum of 6 to 10 years experience
- Strong communication skills, articulate, graphic, organization, technical verbal and written skills.
- Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Revit, Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design; 3D software such as Sketchup is required.
- Proficient with other data management software such as Word and Excel.
- LEED Accreditation preferred
- License preferred
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects