Job Description
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Perkins&Will are an award-winning international design firm and industry leaders in commitment to sustainable design. Our London office is established as one of the most successful design firms in the UK and Europe, delivering a wide range of professional design services including new build architecture, strategic workplace consultancy services, corporate interiors, large scare urban design and planning development and hospitality.
Perkins&Will London office are currently recruiting a Project Manager who will be responsible for the management of multiple design projects.
Primary responsibility for leadership in collaboration with Project Principal and Project Designer in both the relationship with a specific client, and the success of the project, as measured in client satisfaction, quality of work, profitability of work, and well-being of both the firm and project team. Administers all phases of project through construction including budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, construction documents with authority to direct and monitor all activities.
The job-holder must be prepared to adapt to evolving job demands and may be expected to take the initiative with duties that are not detailed here, but which they can be reasonably expected to perform.
DESIGN
- Understands design philosophies and current trends throughout the profession, including planning and strategies, design and space planning, documentation, specifications, materials and finishes.
- Understands the overall design concept and helps ensure implementation.
- Understands and respond to the technical implications of design decisions.
- Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution and sustainability.
TECHNICAL
- Understands all aspects and phases of the building design process.
MANAGEMENT
- Define, monitor and maintain control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and resource plan.
- Prepare and negotiate client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules, and contracts.
- Responsible for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and to ensure compliance with the project team’s goals, bringing project risks to the attention of leaders and advising them as soon as project goals may not be met.
- Assures a positive teamwork atmosphere and assist in supporting the development and retention of quality staff.
- Monitor the performance of the project team and approach to assure that the studio’s quality standards and design goals are being met.
- Coordinate staffing resources with studio’s operations director.
- Initiates, documents, and maintains project set-up, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, work authorization, invoicing/receivables.
- Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Finance Team’s to initiate invoicing.
- Direct contact responsibility with clients and associated consultants to ensure timely collections and management for delinquent accounts receivables.
- Monitor client issues and technical issues to minimize liability.
- Follow through with post contract administration requirements (ie: follow-up phone calls to ensure client satisfaction and source additional marketing leads, complete final historical database, etc.).
- Responsible for the orderly close out of projects including contractual requirements.
- Participate in marketing opportunities and facilitate multi-discipline/office collaboration within firm.
- Develop and maintain successful client relationships for repeat business.
- Participates in training/development/mentoring of project team.
EDUCATION
- Essential: - Degree in Architecture / Design / Design Management, Project Management or related discipline
- Qualification: ARB registered architect or equivalent.
- Desirable: project management qualification such as PRINCE, APMP or diploma.
EXPERIENCE
- Successful design management of one project valued over £10,000,000 construction cost.
- 3 years+ post qualification experience at least 1 year in an architecture / interior project management position preferably within a design practice.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of project design process, construction documentation, programming, space planning specifications and materials and finishes.
- Understands project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, scheduling and contract negotiations.
- Experienced in various forms of UK Contracts and Appointments
- Basic Project Management Software skills (MS Project)
- Ability to direct, mentor and coordinate work efforts of project team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, verbal, listening and written including client presentation skills.
- Collaborative and professional work ethic
- Ability to exercise good judgement.
CAREER PROGRESSION
- The studio aims to offer career progression that stretches individuals appropriately where possible, whilst at the same time providing suitable support.
Perkins&Will are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.