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:

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Senior Urban Designer/ Principal in our Seattle office. This position would work on a variety of large-scale projects, designing for the human experience around transit and transportation of all modes, as well as provide studio leadership in urban design and land use planning efforts for integrated development. We see this position as an opportunity to manage and design in a variety of contexts while advancing practice leadership skills and responsibilities.

We are interested in exceptional candidates with strong analytical and communication skills who are passionate about community building. This person will work within our multidisciplinary team to coordinate a wide variety of projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Large-Scale Projects: Oversee the design and implementation of large-scale projects focused on enhancing the human experience around various modes of transit and transportation.
• Studio Leadership: Provide leadership in urban design and land use planning within the studio, ensuring integrated development and cohesive project execution.
• Collaborative Design: Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative and sustainable urban design solutions.
• Project Management: Manage projects from conception through completion, ensuring they meet client expectations, timelines, and budgets.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community members to ensure project success and satisfaction.
• Practice Leadership: Advance practice leadership skills by mentoring junior staff, contributing to business development, and promoting best practices in urban design.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest standards of quality and excellence in all design and planning efforts.
• Business Development: Support business development efforts for Planning & Urban Design and Transportation & Infrastructure in the Northwest region, including identifying market opportunities, developing strategic plans, fostering relationships with key clients and stakeholders, and driving growth initiatives to expand our presence and impact in the region.

Required Qualifications:

• 20 years of experience in built environments – public or private sector
• Master’s in architecture, Urban Design or Planning
• Large-scale public project delivery experience, with a sophisticated understanding of the Puget Sound Region built environment planning, zoning, and real estate.
• Exceptional communications, possessing demonstrated skill in the execution and management of politically, technically or operationally complex projects
• Exceptional skills in organization, graphic design, and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage project priorities.
• Managing teams; ability to provide clients with decision support and performance management advisory services.
• Experienced in various contract arrangements and adept at leading or participating in collaborative efforts with multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Able to multi-task – including advancing internal project teams on design tasks, and tracking and reporting on project scopes
• Proficient in utilizing a range of software programs to enhance project communications and manage change, including Adobe Suites, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suites, ESRI, and others as needed.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• 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: $150k to $175k

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.