Senior Project Manager, Urban Design

Perkins&Will Atlanta is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, Urban Design with a proven portfolio who can manage team-based workflows for major urban design and planning projects across the country. These projects include large-scale urban developments for major institutions and real estate developers. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Years of Experience: 10+ years

Professional Licensure: Not Required

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.

• Defines, monitors, and maintains control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.

• Leads efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.

• Accountable for complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team.

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.

• Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.

• Communicates with clients, consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.

• Participates in marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.

• Meets with public officials and the public regarding development plans and land use.

• Educates civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.

• Interprets gathered data and research.

• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.

• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).

• Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.

• Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.

• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.

• Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.

• Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.

• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.

• Leads project-related client and public discussions and presentations.

• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.

• Mentors staff.

• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.

• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.

• Keeps open communication within the team.

• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Proficiencies:

• Site and design research

• Site analytics

• Planning and zoning code analytics

• Concept and detailed design studies

• Production of drawings and deliverables

• Hand-drawn and digital sketching

• Computational analysis

Software Skills:

• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required

• AICP certification

• 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

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