Steven J. Perich, AIA
Principal

Steve serves as the managing partner for D/P/S. As such, his primary role is to ensure the firm‘s resources are fully committed and properly applied, so that the firm may follow its stated philosophy of “solving clients’ problems by providing outstanding service and innovative design.” 

Steve maintains an awareness of projects in the office and throughout the project process. He coordinates with project managers, making sure key personnel are working extensively with each client to establish the project’s quality, schedule and budget expectations. Steve constantly evaluates and implements procedures for quality assurance and training to keep D/P/S personnel, services and product delivery among the best in the industry. Steve’s focus and personal commitment to maintaining superior personnel and processes are responsible for the firm’s ability to retain excellent staff, deliver a quality product, consistently exceed client expectations and keep the firm at the forefront of leading design firms in the United States.

Mr. Perich has managed projects throughout the United States ranging in size from $60,000 to $200 million. He has extensive experience serving as principal-in-charge responsible for overseeing contract negotiations and fiscal aspects of projects.