Project Manager II
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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 25 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:

Project Manager is a project leadership position with responsibility for quality of services, architectural design, technical production of projects, client management and financial management. Perkins Eastman, Costa Mesa Studio covers multiple practice areas including K-14 education and civic projects.

We are seeking an individual with strong technical and communication skills working within the design team to create exemplary buildings, specifically public schools and government projects to suit clients' and users' needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Function as day-to-day point of contact with clients and governing agencies including the Division of the State Architect.
• Manage the overall quality of small and large projects through all design phases including client interaction, schedule and financial performance (both client budgets as well as internal budgets). Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential.
• Assist Principal-in-Charge with generating Design Services Proposals
• Understand contracts and run projects from inception through to project closeout.
• Manage project teams, determining staffing assignments required to meet project milestones.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management including budgeting, staffing, billing and consultant billing.
• Manage and/or generate details, both exterior and interior within a Revit context
• Lead in coordination with consultants and design team
• Coordinate material identification and specifications
• Quality control of the contract documents
• Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase including meetings, submittals and preparation of field sketches.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage project priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degrees in architecture is required.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in managing public school projects.
• Must possess Division of the State Architect experience with the full life cycle of project review, approval and certification.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision Software a plus
• Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• California Architecture license is required.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to interface with clients and maintain the relationship while managing the project.
• Must be able to put fee proposals together for projects.
• Must have experience managing the project budget
• Must be able to contribute towards RFPs.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Manage and assign staff on the project.
• Ability to develop business development and bring in clients is a plus.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

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: $100,000 - $120,000

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

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

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.

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