At Perkins&Will, we take a human-centric approach to culture-building and placemaking: People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of design to enhance lives—to make the world a better, more beautiful place. Whether it’s through a workplace, a building, or an entire city, we aim to create joyful experiences that strengthen the spirit of community. Each of us has a critical role to play.
Job descriptions help us understand the baseline skills, experiences, and responsibilities that contribute to a person’s success in a given role. They also make performance expectations clear. But job descriptions aren’t the only criteria by which we assess opportunities for advancement and promotion. The totality of your experiences and performance, your track record of collaborative relationships, and your positive impact on clients and projects are also important factors.
We encourage ownership over one’s personal growth through self-advocacy and self-education. Active participation in our culture of mentorship, design excellence, and client engagement is a key part of this, as it broadens your skill base and influence at the firm.
THRIVE check-ins with your Champion are also vital to your growth because they’re an opportunity to discuss your career aspirations, skills development, and future. Don’t be afraid to share bold ideas, be curious, and share your professional interests and desires.
Our job descriptions a is provided below, we hope you find this information helpful in understanding your role, impact, and opportunities for growth at Perkins&Will!
Common and baseline responsibilities of a PROJECT ARCHITECT, include but are not limited to:
Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans, and details, ensuring quality control and completion.
Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project.
Understands and responds to technical implications and design decisions.
Reviews shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for conformance with design.
Administers applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance and in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
Mentors staff.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
Professional architectural license or 25 years of experience in the design profession.
Position requires a professional degree in architecture or related discipline.