Robert Clemens

About Robert Clemens

As a strategic leader with a foundation in architecture, I specialize in uniting people around a shared vision to deliver high-impact, high-quality outcomes. My career has been defined by building trusted relationships—with clients, teams, partners, and executive leadership—and creating the conditions for both people and organizations to thrive.Driven by a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world through design, I’ve led complex, high-value projects while gaining a deep understanding of the systems, operations, and human dynamics that shape successful businesses. This path led me to expand my role beyond design, applying my leadership strengths to the broader needs of award-winning, global design firms.Whether optimizing operations, strengthening culture, or managing sensitive, high-stakes initiatives, I bring both the operational expertise and the emotional intelligence needed to drive sustained performance. I lead with clarity, empathy, and a long-term perspective—protecting what matters most while positioning teams and organizations for enduring success.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Perkins&Will

   Jun 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture

  1993 — 1999

Skills

• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Revit
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Construction
• Architecture
• Comprehensive Planning
• Space Planning
• Autocad Architecture
• Project Management
• Rendering
• Design Research
• Leed Ap
• Autocad
• Submittals
• Mixed-Use
• Architectural Design
• Architectural Drawings
• Renovation
• Interior Design
• Indesign
• Construction Drawings
• Sustainable Design
• Podium and Vray
• Residential Design
• Architectures
• Leed
• 3d Studio Max
• Urban Design
• Bim