- Coordinates with landlord and building for maintenance, loading dock use, and security clearance (badges, passes, locker keys).
- Oversees office coordination, which may include new hire logistics coordination, client and visitor studio access, and office equipment repairs or maintenance. including researching and recommending alternative solutions.
- Manages front desk and/or administrative staff.
- Orders office supplies and researches/recommends alternative solutions as needed.
- Oversees deliveries and incoming and outgoing packages/mail.
- Coordinates, supports, and elevates workplace experience.
- Works closely with the leadership team and talent managers to develop strategic programs to drive engagement and to deepen our connection to our mission, our work, and our people
- Organizes vendor lunches or presentations and manages contracts with vendors, such as caterers, product suppliers, delivery services, etc. as well as tracks and maintains office expenditures.
- Develops safety strategies in case of emergency and coordinates between office staff and building management.
- Reports any security problems as needed and ensures that health and safety policies are up to date.
- Coordinates office cleanups and moves with office services, organizes off-site dead-filing and storage coordination.
- Organizes and coordinates special events as needed (e.g., employees’ outdoors events, holiday parties and celebrations).
- Provides support to local talent management team as needed.
- Reports to Director of Operations, Talent Manager or assigned Principals.
- Customer service and employee experience driven
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, and ever-evolving environment
- Able to juggle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
- Hands-on problem solver who can work autonomously
- People-oriented and dedicated to creating a positive work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Esker, Deltek, and AIA Software
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
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Perkins&Will is an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and active duty wartime, campaign badge veterans or Armed Forces service medal veterans are encouraged to apply. EOE/M/F/V/D
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Esker, Deltek, and AIA Software
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.
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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.








