Project Manager II - Senior Living Practice Area

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 twenty-six 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:

Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in New York. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to with a combination of design talent and technical knowhow to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all design phases.
• Present options through graphical and other means for team and client consideration.
• Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals
• Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
• Rendering skills are preferred. Ability to guide rendering exercises is required.
• Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
• Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
• Implement the firm’s BIM vision and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across project processes and deliverables
• Develop and manage project-specific BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), ensuring alignment with client requirements and company standards
• Manage Revit models and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) setup, and oversee drawing outputs across all phases
• Conduct clash detection and coordinate resolution processes using Navisworks
• Lead and participate in BIM coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure alignment on model expectations, deliverables, and timelines
• Interface with tools such as Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3ds Max, V-Ray, Visari, and other relevant software
• Collaborate with the firm’s global Design & Technology leadership to align on digital strategies, standards, and protocols
• Serving as the single point of contact for all BIM-related matters
• Oversee plugin deployment, software updates, printing and publishing of drawing sets

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
• 5 years' experience, plus preferred senior living practice area experience
• Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants
• Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards.
• Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-appropriate documentation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills - working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and deadlines effectively
• Proficiency with REVIT, MS Word & Excel, Adobe, & Bluebeam is required
• Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins is preferred
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations are a plus
• Architectural registration is strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software is required (training available)

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

Please include a cover letter, resume and/or portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred).

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: $119k to $128k

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

Salary : $119,000 - $128,000