Project Manager III

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 26 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

This position will provide an opportunity to work with integrated design teams in our College & University and Healthcare projects of various sizes and complexities. The individual selected must possess the ability to react positively to a variety of design priorities, styles and project delivery methods. Our approach is client-focused, and our teams thrive on the vision that makes each project unique.

The successful candidate will work as an advocate for our clients and project development teams. This individual must be deeply understanding of the nature of team development, collaboration and empowerment, leading to superior results. As project development is initiated, they must collaborate and coordinate with the entire design team, including designers, technical architects, engineers, equipment planning, and others. As team leaders in our office, they will contribute to the advancement of the Pittsburgh architectural practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in project work plan and schedule development, including fee and budget requirements.
• Multi-task to allow for development of concurrent project work.
• Be a strong advocate for the Client’s financial and schedule goals for the project.
• Participate in negotiating and development of contractual agreements with the Owner and consulting team members.
• Early and proactive alignment with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Prepare scope and fee proposals of varying complexity.
• Meaningfully contribute to business development efforts in collaboration with principals leading College & University and Healthcare practice areas.
• Implement quality control and technical assurance protocols.
• Lead the project through all phases of development, including the construction phase.
• Communicate regularly with Operations staff regarding the financial health of the project.
• Establish transparent communication protocols, to ensure well-coordinated documentation of the project.
• Mentor younger staff within the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Architecture degree
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
• Responsible for all aspects of project and client management ranging from renovations to- large, complex projects in College & University and Healthcare practice areas
• Broad spectrum of project type and delivery method experience.
• Familiarization with local and regional jurisdictional authority and code requirements (including FGI)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well versed in MS Office Suite.
• Must possess the ability to apply critical thinking, influence, and decision making within a team structure.
• LEED and/or WELL accreditations are strongly desired.
• Registered architects are strongly desired. Knowledge and experience with local and regional areas of practice, including familiarity within Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia
• Must be willing to travel.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Salary Range: $92k to $105k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.