Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Senior Project Manager - Aviation

At Perkins&Will, we're not just shaping spaces, we're transforming lives and enriching communities. Our Aviation practice is on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our vibrant, growing team. This role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in Perkins&Will's renowned design culture, recognized for its innovation and impact.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to living design—an ethos that puts people first, inspiring environments that resonate, elevate, and stir emotions. Backed by extensive research and data-driven insights, our team pioneers cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards.

Every project we undertake is infused with the mission to create spaces that truly matter and inspire people—that's why our Aviation team is dedicated to crafting airport experiences that are not just functional and efficient, but delightful and enriching. If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in the world through design, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

Provide Project Leadership

• 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.

Bring Management Expertise

• 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.

Maintain Positive Relationships with Clients and Consultants

• 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.

Requirements

To join us, you should have:

• 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.
• PMP designation is a plus.
• Licensure required.
• Understanding of terminal programming and planning.
• Experience in managing contracts for large complex aviation projects—experience on $200M construction valued projects is a plus.
• Understanding of airport and airline client relationships.
• Understanding of FAA rules and regulations.
• Experience delivering Design-Build projects is a plus.
• Ability to work at the project location and/or frequent travel is required.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, work examples, and professional references. All files should be no larger than 4MB.

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do. JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $141,100-$207,300 commensurate with qualifications, skillset and years of experience. Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)