Science & Technology Practice Leader

Essential Job Functions for a Science and Technology Practice Leader:

Business Development:

• Function as the Practice Builder, leading the development of Perkins&Will’s regional Science and Technology practice, reinforcing our position as a recognized leader in programming, planning, and design of labs and facilities
• Participates in marketing opportunities and facilitates multi-discipline/office collaboration within firm
• Develops and maintains successful client relationships for repeat business opportunities
• Generates work through proactive engagement in the community and industry
• Manages the office’s Science and Technology pursuit plans – oversees opportunities and leads strategies for pursuits
• Active participation in professional organizations, such as regional IS2L (labs21), SCUP, Tradeline, Lab Design Conference
  Design
• Understands design process, overall building design concepts, design software technology, and delivery methods
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions
• Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability
• Interest, portfolio, and knowledge of the research/ laboratory industry
• Demonstrated portfolio and skills in design and or planning of research and teaching facilities

Management:

• Develops and maintains successful client relationships, leading project team in meeting client goals and objectives through successful project delivery
• Enhance the office’s ability to attract talent through mentoring, developing, and training staff in collaboration with other staff on particular building types
• Defines, monitors and maintains control of the scope of work and services, including project schedule and work plan
• Leads communication efforts between the client and Perkins and Will, ensuring timely resolution and management of business issues including contracts and additional services
• Responsible for communication efforts and meeting with the client, project team, and consultants
• Must be accountable for meeting financial goals established for projects, and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing; ensures timely collections

Education/Experience:

• Professional Degree in Architecture, and licensure
• 10+ years managing client relationships and project teams for Science. Specific experience includes demonstrated laboratory planning and research buildings experience in the College and University, Governmental, or private research environment
• A portfolio of completed, relevant projects attributable directly to the candidate. Projects should be relevant to the strategic goals and objectives of Perkins and Will and the Science and Technology practice
• Strong written and verbal skills; articulate and a convincing presenter
• Proven and verifiable experience in identifying leads, building a network, and producing quality projects
• Understands project financial management and contract administration, including project coordination, budgeting, and scheduling, and contract negotiations
• Advanced knowledge of design process, construction documentation, construction administration, and materials
• Basic project management software skills
• Ability to direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts of the project team; Good team player who shares opportunities and understands own limitations; a proven record of placing team goals above own
• Collaborative and professional work ethic, leads by example, motivating project teams

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).

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