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Perkins&Will · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager - Aviation

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $199K/yr

13+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a design firm focused on transforming lives and enriching communities through innovative design. The Senior Project Manager will lead large complex aviation projects, ensuring efficient execution while managing project teams and maintaining communication with clients and consultants.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide project leadership in managing large complex aviation projects

Lead all phases of the project 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

Full responsibility for managing all aspects of projects to ensure efficient execution within scope and budget

Manage project teams, foster collaboration, demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, creative design ideas, and successful project delivery

Lead effort in developing and validating project scope, fee, budget, services during the marketing and contract development process

Assist in contract negotiations

Develop project work plans

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

Responsible for managing projects using the Deltek Project Management system; complete work plans in Deltek, including identification of project team members, consultants, schedule for completion, fees, and costs

Understanding and experience in project change management, risk management, and ability to act on the assigned project

Work with Sr. Project Architect and design team to maintain schedule and budget in a manner profitable to the firm

Provide on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team

Monitor construction administration during the construction phase

Understand and respond to technical implications and design decisions

Oversee construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)

Oversee applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)

Oversee budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Sr. Project Architect

Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility and oversight

Communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication

Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients

Qualification

Aviation ExperienceRevitProject ManagementLEED GAAPPMP CertificationContract ManagementFAA RegulationsClient Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline

13+ years of experience including aviation-specific experience

Ability to review and comment on 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software, including Revit

LEED GA or AP accreditation within 6 months of hire

Licensure required

Understanding of terminal programming and planning

Experience in managing contracts for large complex aviation projects

Understanding of airport and airline client relationships

Understanding of FAA rules and regulations

Ability to work at the project location and/or frequent travel is required

Preferred

PMP designation is a plus

Experience on $200M construction valued projects is a plus

Experience delivering Design-Build projects is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness

LTD

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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