SmithGroup · 1 day ago
Senior Project Manager - Corporate, Commercial & Civic
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. They are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Corporate, Commercial & Civic to manage projects, develop client relationships, and ensure project success while adhering to corporate standards.
ArchitectureLandscapingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Manage one or more projects by negotiating project scope, fees, production, and quality. Establish and execute project work plans. Manage whole or portions of projects of varying scales
Develop and manage positive client relationships and work as the client’s advocate by identifying and balancing client expectations within the context of contractual obligations, corporate goals, and client satisfaction, taking responsibility for overall client satisfaction
Participate in business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, participating in professional organizations, championing proposal development, and supporting interviews
Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner
Develop and define project schedules to meet contractual obligations based on team composition and skill level
Provide technical and administrative supervision of the multi-disciplinary project staff assuring that technical, administrative, schedule, and financial targets are met within the framework of corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional and corporate standards to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism. Take responsibility for overall client satisfaction, service, quality, and financial performance
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent
A minimum of 18 years of progressive professional experience leading medium to large-scale projects of varying types, scales, and complexity
Architectural Registration in California required
Strong communication skills including ability to present at trade conferences and client presentations
Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and managing client satisfaction
Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design and technical efforts through all project stages, with all project partners
Diverse understanding of the A&E industry processes including the fundamentals of programming, planning, conceptual development, technical and managerial efforts that contribute to project success
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Preferred
A minimum of 5 projects within the Corporate/Commercial/Civic sector is preferred
DBIA and LEED AP certification preferred
Strong relationships within the San Francisco Bay area workplace community including corporate, commercial, and civic clients and related construction partners
Experience in using Dynamics for financial management, reporting and resource planning preferred
Benefits
Flexible scheduling
Hybrid work environment
3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
8 paid federal holidays
15 extra Fridays off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellbeing resources
Paid parental leave
A flex spending account
Voluntary insurance options
401(k) program with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement program
One-on-one career coaching
Professional development opportunities
Company
SmithGroup
SMITHGROUP founded in 1853 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is an international architectural, engineering, and planning firm.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
2025-09-12
2025-08-19
2025-06-26
Company data provided by crunchbase