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Green Building Education Services, LLC

Project Manager Perkins Eastman Human by Design

Green Building Education Services, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Project Manager

Department:

KCM01 – Studio

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Job ID:

1695

Salary:

$90000 – $120000

Employee Referral Bonus:

Employee Referral Eligible

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 24 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 an 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 is seeking a talented Project Manager to help grow our new Kansas City office. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Managing Principal to cultivate a vibrant design culture and expand our regional and national impact.

This position offers a clear path to leadership, with upward mobility for those seeking to grow into strategic roles. In this leadership capacity, you’ll oversee projects from inception to completion, managing design phases, client relationships, schedules, and financial performance. You’ll serve as a trusted advocate for both clients and internal teams, fostering collaboration across architecture, engineering, and equipment planning disciplines. Additionally, you’ll support business development efforts through proposal writing and client interviews, helping to shape the firm’s future growth.

We’re seeking a purpose-driven individual who is passionate about using design to uplift and improve the local community. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, and a proven track record in project management. They should bring a collaborative spirit and a deep commitment to team development, with the ability to inspire, coordinate, and execute initiatives that make a substantial impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Partner with the Principal-in-Charge to develop proposals and scope documents

Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact

Lead projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring alignment with contracts, budgets, schedules, and design goals

Direct project teams, assign roles, and manage staffing to meet milestones

Oversee budgeting, billing, and coordination with consultants and internal teams

Guide the architectural team through design development, documentation, and contract administration

Maintain quality and schedule across multiple concurrent projects

Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations

Develop work plans, schedules, and fee structures in coordination with leadership

Lead contract negotiations with owners and consultants

Engage early with Authorities Having Jurisdiction to streamline approvals

Contribute to strategic growth across the Central Region and multiple practice areas

Implement quality control and technical assurance protocols

Maintain communication and oversight throughout construction

Monitor and report on project financial performance and forecasting

Establish documentation protocols to ensure coordination across teams

Mentor junior staff and foster professional development

Represent Perkins Eastman at industry events and client engagements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture (required)

Minimum 7+ years of experience, including healthcare projects (Behavioral, Wellness, Community preferred)

Proven success managing projects of varying scale from renovations to large, complex developments

Strong leadership, team management, and client relationship skills

Excellent verbal, written, graphic, and technical communication abilities

Familiarity with local and regional codes and jurisdictional processes

Broad experience across project types and delivery methods

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Project Management software, and Microsoft Office Products

Deltek Vision, experience (preferred)

Skilled in critical thinking, decision-making, and collaborative problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

LEED and/or WELL accreditation (preferred)

Architectural licensure (preferred)

Willingness to travel as needed

What we offer you:

Robust medical, dental and vision coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $90k to $120k

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.

Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position.

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Stay Safe: Notice of Recruitment Fraud: NOTICE OF RECRUITING FRAUD Perkins Eastman is monitoring an increased frequency of recruitment frauds. Unscrupulous individuals are contacting job seekers and pretending to represent Perkins Eastman or specific persons at Perkins Eastman.

These fraudsters use emails, texts, letters, faxes, and phone calls to make false offers of employment with Perkins Eastman or to provide services related to employment (assistance in obtaining visa, travel arrangements, job training, proof of identity, etc.).

The offers, which appear to be legitimate and may use Perkins Eastman’s logo, often include specific details about a job description and related information such as salary, benefits, training, and a start date. The offers are often accompanied by requests for payment and/or sensitive personal information such as bank account information, credit card number, passport number, or other information that could be used to commit identity theft.

If you are seeking employment with Perkins Eastman, you should guard against recruitment fraud and pay close attention to these key facts:

Neither Perkins Eastman nor our authorized third-party recruiting partners will ever ask for payments of any kind. Perkins Eastman does not collect personal banking, passport, visa, or other sensitive personal data as part of the recruitment process. You should never send money or personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Perkins Eastman.

Legitimate emails from Perkins Eastman end in @perkinseastman.com

Messages from fraudsters often come from webmail addresses such as gmail.com, hotmail.com and yahoo.com, or from addresses that incorporate part of a company’s name, such as PerkinsEastmanCorporation.com or PERKINS EASTMAN-HR.com. Do not trust information provided to you from any domain name other than @perkinseastman.com.

Before making an employment offer, Perkins Eastman will always invite prospective candidates, either by phone or email from a legitimate Perkins Eastman email account to a formal interview, either virtual or in-person.

Messages from fraudsters often contain spelling and grammatical errors.

If you receive unsolicited or suspicious offers of employment from Perkins Eastman, or simply want to verify the authenticity of an offer from Perkins Eastman, you are advised to immediately stop all communication with this individual and forward the unedited email message or details of the offer to hr@perkinseastman.com.

PERKINS EASTMAN treats incidents of fraud seriously so, if your personal information has been compromised, you are encouraged to report any incident to the local authorities. To learn more, click here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams

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