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At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play. Join the Perkins&Will San Francisco studio and work on our portfolio of exciting and innovative projects across the globe.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Healthcare to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Health team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 10-15+ years of experience and is a self-starter with strong project management skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in healthcare are encouraged to apply.

As a Senior Project Manager - Healthcare on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, drives innovative design ideas and ensures successful project delivery.
• Take full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget.
• Participate in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Provide on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Interact comfortably with clients, consultants, and team members, while maintaining client’s objectives.
• Manage projects using the Perkins&Will Project Management Toolkit; develop work plans in PMTK, 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.
• Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective project delivery.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and develop successful client relationships for continuing business.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Coordinate staffing resources with Operations Director.
• Mentor and train staff.

To join us you should have:

• Professional degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Professional architectural license.
• Experience in Healthcare project sector, inclusive of OSHPD1 and OSHPD3 projects.
• High level of creativity, innovative thinking and problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Entrepreneurial drive and a growth mindset. 
• LEED GA and Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (LEED AP with Specialty, WELL AP, etc.) or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Previously demonstrated strong mentorship skills. 
• Knowledge of building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, construction contract administration, and specifications.
• High proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bluebeam Revu, Revit.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and work samples (should be a compact, representative sample of your work, no larger than 4MB).

"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

 We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• 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.

JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $141,100-$207,300 commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience.
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