A Studio Assistant on the Perkins&Will team:

• Provides project support to Project Managers and Principals of different practice areas.
• Assists Principals and Project Managers in creating consultant agreements and/or Owner/Architect agreements using AIA software.
• Analyzes data related to projects (staffing, timelines, etc.).
• Works with Project Manager to keep staffing data up to date.
• Updates client contracts with negotiated terms and incorporates edits. 
• Submits client contracts to legal department for review and tracks review process. 
• Sends correspondence to Consultants and General contractors.
• Requests Certificate of Insurance certificates from legal department.
• Assist the Director of Operations/Project Managers with administrative tasks.
• Assists studio leaders with travel arrangements and/or expense reports.
• Organizes and schedules meetings and appointments related to projects and areas of practice.
• Orders lunches and sets up for internal meetings and client meetings.
• Supports front desk when needed, including answering phones, receiving, and distributing packages

To join us, you should have:

• 0-3 years minimum
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Basic understanding of architectural principles associated with project design and construction materials and methods
• Knowledge of AIA contract documents
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; exemplary organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel required
• Collaborative and professional work ethic

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 4MB).

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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