Our Offerings
At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs and mental health support
Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.
We also provide:
A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
Performance-based bonuses
Engaging studio initiatives and events
Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities
Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.
- Contributes to the overall success of the office by adhering to firm and project goals.
- Drafts, reviews and assists with the negotiation of consultant contracts and related modifications.
- Facilitates execution of consultant contracts.
- Identifies potential contract risks/issues and escalates to Legal for resolution.
- Audits and updates executed contract copies in required locations (internal project folders, marketing system, and Deltek Vision/Vantage).
- Assists Project Managers in understanding the Perkins&Will contract process and locations of templates, policies and other resources.
- Sends correspondence/communicates with clients, consultants & GC (confirming contract status, emailing comments, answering questions, etc.).
- Tracks insurance compliance for active consultant contracts and requesting updated certificates as needed.
- Query project planning system to find new projects for tracking.
- Manages and maintains contracts database/status log.
- Reports contract status to project managers regularly.
- Assists PM/Principals in creating consultant agreements and/or Owner/Architect agreements using AIA software.
- Methodical and organized approach
- Shows initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
- Exhibits strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
- Able to pivot and have a “hands on” working style
- Able to work and interact with departments through the organization
- Knowledge of Deltek/Vantage preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $110,000 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and location (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating consultant contracts and modifications
- Ability to facilitate contract execution and maintain contract records and databases (Deltek Vision/Vantage or similar)
- Track insurance compliance and request updated certificates as needed
- Knowledge of Deltek/Vantage
- Familiarity with AIA software for creating consultant/Owner-Architect agreements
- Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, and ability to work independently and cross-departmentally
Perkins&Will Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perkins&Will and has not been reviewed or approved by Perkins&Will.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive health benefits extend to same-sex spouses and domestic partners and include coverage for gender confirmation surgery, reinforced by repeated external recognition for LGBTQ equality.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life, and medical insurance, alongside FSA options and related support programs that broaden access to care.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is complemented by performance bonuses that add to total rewards.
Perkins&Will Insights
What We Do
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.
