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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PRACTICE AREA

GBES - A company of TÜV SÜD
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
Senior Project Manager – College & University Practice Area

Department: NYC01 – New York Studio 01

Location: New York, NY

Job ID: 1742

Salary: $137000 – $146000 Per Year

Employee Referral Bonus: Employee Referral Eligible

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 24 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 an 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

Perkins Eastman is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a passion for shaping the future of higher education environments. Based in our New York office, you’ll join a global, single-profit-center firm that offers the potential to pursue opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally.

This is a chance to lead transformative projects for some of the world’s most dynamic colleges and universities while collaborating with a diverse, talented, and purpose-driven team. Travel opportunities and career growth are built into the role, making this an ideal opportunity for someone ready to have an impact on multiple levels.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leading colleges and universities, building long-term client relationships and championing design excellence and sustainability.
  • Lead and inspire teams through all phases of design and delivery, from visioning to construction, ensuring projects meet or exceed our clients’ goals for budget, schedule, and performance.
  • Coordinate with architects, designers, planners, consultants, and contractors to deliver innovative learning environments.
  • Manage and oversee project budgets, contracts, and schedules while delivering on financial performance objectives.
  • Mentor and develop staff, providing guidance and creating opportunities for growth.
  • Collaborate with firm-wide practice area leaders and principals to support all aspects of business development efforts, fee proposals, while reviewing and negotiating contracts.
  • Leverage Perkins Eastman’s global resources and thought leadership to bring new ideas and best practices into every project and initiative.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master of Architecture (required).
  • 10 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of leading higher education projects and project teams through all project phases.
  • Licensed Architect is preferred.
  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience reviewing contracts, negotiating project scope, and developing fee proposals.
  • Expertise in Revit, MS Office Suite; and experience with Bluebeam Revu.
  • Proven ability to manage client expectations while delivering innovative and practical solutions.
  • CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations.
  • Willingness to travel for client engagements across the U. S.

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:$137k – $146k

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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Stay Safe: Notice of Recruitment Fraud:

NOTICE OF RECRUITING FRAUD

Perkins Eastman is monitoring an increased frequency of recruitment frauds. Unscrupulous individuals are contacting job seekers and pretending to represent Perkins Eastman or specific persons at Perkins Eastman.

These fraudsters use emails, texts, letters, faxes, and phone calls to make false offers of employment with Perkins Eastman or to provide services related to employment (assistance in obtaining visa, travel arrangements, job training, proof of identity, etc.).

The offers, which appear to be legitimate and may use Perkins Eastman’s logo, often include specific details about a job description and related information such as salary, benefits, training, and a start date. The offers are often accompanied by requests for payment and/or sensitive personal information such as bank account information, credit card number, passport number, or other information that could be used to commit identity theft.

If You Are Seeking Employment With Perkins Eastman, You Should Guard Against Recruitment Fraud And Pay Close Attention To These Key Facts

  • Neither Perkins Eastman nor our authorized third-party recruiting partners will ever ask for payments of any kind. Perkins Eastman does not collect personal banking, passport, visa, or other sensitive personal data as part of the recruitment process. You should never send money or personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Perkins Eastman.
  • Legitimate emails from Perkins Eastman end in @perkinseastman.com
  • Messages from fraudsters often come from webmail addresses such as gmail.com, hotmail.com and yahoo.com, or from addresses that incorporate part of a company’s name, such as PerkinsEastmanCorporation.com or PERKINS EASTMAN-HR.com. Do not trust information provided to you from any domain name other than @perkinseastman.com.
  • Before making an employment offer, Perkins Eastman will always invite prospective candidates, either by phone or email from a legitimate Perkins Eastman email account to a formal interview, either virtual or in-person.
  • Messages from fraudsters often contain spelling and grammatical errors.
  • If you receive unsolicited or suspicious offers of employment from Perkins Eastman, or simply want to verify the authenticity of an offer from Perkins Eastman, you are advised to immediately stop all communication with this individual and forward the unedited email message or details of the offer to hr@perkinseastman.com.

PERKINS EASTMAN treats incidents of fraud seriously so, if your personal information has been compromised, you are encouraged to report any incident to the local authorities. To learn more, click here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams

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