Branded Environments Project Manager

Perkins&Will Atlanta studio is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Project Manager to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Branded Environments team. The right candidate will partner with Branded Environments leadership and designers while upholding the firm's highest standards of excellence, collaboration, and Living Design. The ideal individual will have 8+ years of Project Manager experience and is a self-starter with strong project management skills. The role includes full project oversight scope, budget, schedule, team coordination, client communication, while ensuring design and technical excellence.

Years of Required Experience :

8+

Responsibilities:

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team 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. Participates in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process. Provides 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 Branded Environments Design Principals to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects. Provides ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team. Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions. Prepares strategic plans for project success. Serves as primary client liaison to maintain client satisfaction. Participates in marketing opportunities and develops successful client relationships for continuing business. Considers 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. Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas. Mentors staff. Coordinates staffing resources with Operations Director. Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues. Proven experience managing teams and complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, fees, and profitability. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing attention to detail.

Proficiencies:

BIM Building codes (ADA) Basic knowledge in programming and site analysis Preliminary design studies Contract documents Field observations and measurements Life safety requirements Specifications Construction contract administration Project kickoff and closeout

Software:

Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software Advanced Revit Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop Environmental Analysis software such

Ladybug and Climate Studio Licensure/Certifications/Education:

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 Professional interiors licensure preferred, not required 8+ years of experience in project management (required), branded environments, architecture, experiential design, or related fields (preferred) Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required Full knowledge of Adobe Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator #LI-MR1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.