This challenging position will require a personable candidate with extensive experience filling a managerial and business development role. The candidate must have the ability to find and nurture new business opportunities, as well as oversee all aspects of Higher Education projects to ensure timely completion, including coordination with consultants, contractors, owner's reps and internal project teams. The candidate should have extremely strong interpersonal skills that enable the individual to effectively represent PBK with clients and at conferences and workshops.

Your Impact:

* Identification and development of new business opportunities and strategies for the Higher Education studio.
* Research potential clients, market areas and developing opportunities within the higher education sector.
* Networking with existing and potential clients and teaming partners.
* Participate in the development of new business presentations, providing strategic client information gathered during research and market analysis.
* Collaborate with marketing team members in the writing, design, and implementation of marketing materials.
* Participation at industry events, conferences and trade shows as appropriate. This requires preparation before, professional representation during and thorough follow up subsequent to events.
* Assist in preparation of drawings for schematic design, design development, and contract documents.
* Function as the primary contact for all communication between the client and PBK, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.
* Assist with or have direct responsibility for design, translating client requirements to design criteria from conceptual design through installation.
* Manage the project team, keeping everyone on task and on time.
* Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients.
* Coordinate contractors, consultants, and vendor assignments.
* Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight.
* Be responsible for the complete integration of design and technical aspects of the project and for the clear and timely communication of information to the project team and compliance with the project team's goals.

Here's What You'll Need:

* A minimum of 10 years of professional experience, no less than 5 years serving in a Project Manager role.
* Experience managing Higher Education Projects is a must.
* Licensed Architect.
* LEED AP and AIA preferred.
* Client service oriented approach to doing business.
* Strong organizational skills that lend to the ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to make effective presentations.
* Ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations and vendors.

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At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success - however they may define it.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees' hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year's, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual's needs, and so much more!

• Additional PTO between Christmas and New Years
• Your birthday off
• Community involvement through recreation & service
• Hybrid schedule & remote work options
• Flexible "dress for your day" policy
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Firm covers employee healthcare premiums
• 401(k) program
• Costco / Sam's Club membership
• $4,000 license bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement
• Online professional licensure exam prep library
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types
• Weekly continuing education lunch & learn sessions

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