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Perkins Eastman
Remote, United States
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Project Manager III
Perkins Eastman
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The candidate must have experience with public school systems in North Carolina, including Wake County Public Schools · Must possess the ability to apply critical thinking, influence, and decision making within a team structure
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Project Manager III
Perkins Eastman
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Perkins Eastman

Designer II

Chicago, IL, United States

Salary Range: $71k to $85k

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Job details

Pay: Salary Range: $71k to $85k
Experience: Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Original job description

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 twenty-six 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 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 Chicago is searching for a talented design-focused Architectural Designer (Architect II) who is ready to engage, learn, and contribute to a vibrant and active studio culture. With studios in twenty-six locations worldwide, we design for people, to enhance human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit. This individual should have a passion for high-quality design and possess strong analytical problem-solving skills within their collaborative process.

This position will provide an opportunity to work on both domestic and international work in the following practice areas: Senior Living, Multi-family Residential, K-12 and Higher Education/Science & Tech projects of various size and complexity. The individual selected must possess the ability to react positively to a variety of design priorities, styles and project delivery methods. Our approach is client-focused, and our teams thrive on the vision that makes each project unique.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Project Manager/Senior Designer responsible for the individual project, you will be responsible for assisting in Master Planning, Site Planning and Building Design exercises utilizing 3D Modeling, and Digital Presentation Packaging
Assists the design team on projects from the Pre-Schematic Phase through Construction Documents
Prepare program and schematic proposals and develop designs in 3D using Revit and other 3D modeling software for client review/approval
Assists or prepares presentation materials for client review
Meets with clients and may be asked to present design presentations
Follows a working process set by leadership that ensures that the design intent of a project is maintained for the duration of the project
Coordinates the work of design consultants
Mentors junior staff
Follows established standards for project production and review
Has working knowledge of exterior detailing to assist with the preparation of construction drawings and construction detailing to maintain design integrity
Ability to prioritize and manage their design time on multiple projects

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor or master's degree in architecture is required
Minimum of 5 to 10 years experience
Strong communication, graphic organization, technical and written skills
Proficient with design and presentation software such as Revit, Rhino and Affinity Software Package; interest or proficiency in Ai design support software a plus
Proficient with other data management software such as Bluebeam, Word and Excel
LEED Accreditation preferred
License required or on a path to licensure

What we offer you:

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
401k Options
PTO
Company Paid Holidays
Life Insurance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Professional Development
Competitive salary

Please include a cover letter, resume and/or portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred).

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

Salary Range: $71k to $85k

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

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

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Skills

Problem solving
Design buildings
3D modelling
Packaging
Autodesk Revit
Presentation skills
Leadership
Communication skills
Data management
Bluebeam
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
LEED

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