Hiring: Project Manager II Company: Perkins Eastman Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:18:43 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Project Management About the job Experience: •10 years’ experience in managing public school projects. •Minimum 10 years’ experience in managing public school projects. Required Skills: •Project Manager is a project leadership position with responsibility for quality of services, architectural design, technical production of projects, client management and financial management. Perkins Eastman, Costa Mesa Studio covers multiple practice areas including K-12 education and civic projects. •We are seeking an individual with strong technical and communication skills working within the design team to create exemplary buildings, specifically public schools and government projects to suit clients’ and users’ needs. •Function as day-to-day point of contact with clients and governing agencies including the Division of the State Architect. •Manage the overall quality of small and large projects through all design phases including client interaction, schedule and financial performance (both client budgets as well as internal budgets). Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential. •Assist Principal-in-Charge with generating Design Services Proposals •Understand contracts and run projects from inception through to project closeout. •Manage project teams, determining staffing assignments required to meet project milestones. •Lead and oversee all aspects of project management including budgeting, staffing, billing and consultant billing. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or master's degrees in architecture is required. •Must possess Division of the State Architect experience with the full life cycle of project review, approval and certification. •Strong written and verbal communications skills •Operational familiarity with Deltek Vision Software a plus •Proficient with computer-assisted design software such as Revit and AutoCAD •Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software •California Architecture license is required. •Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design. •Must be able to interface with clients and maintain the relationship while managing the project. •Must be able to put fee proposals together for projects. Compensation: •$105,000 - $124,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!