Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 2 hours ago
Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $95K/yr
6+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is committed to shaping a better future through sustainable and impactful work. The Project Manager will lead architectural project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm's professional development efforts.
ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Leads the Architectural Project Team through close collaboration with SOM Partners project leadership to achieve design, technical and financial success
Prepares, with Leadership input, quality agreements with clients including letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, and professional service agreements. Executes additional service agreements and gains authorization by phase
Collaborates with Partners and senior team to prepare, issue, and manage compliance plans to align project goals including budget, deliverables and schedule. Gains agreement with the senior team for labor allocation. Chairs weekly team meetings to address variances from the project plan
Administers internal control procedures with Project Accountant including billing, collections, percent complete, expense management, and year-end activities. Analyzes project reports and proactively manages the profitability of a project
Participates actively in project design and technical discussions and decision making
Communicates actively through chairing weekly meetings, issuing meeting minutes, accurate project record keeping and sharing project information and correspondence
Assists in managing the owner/client relationship and expectations to allow SOM and team to work effectively, efficiently and collaboratively
Participated in new business and marketing efforts including responses to marketing requests and maintenance of firm relationships
Initiates, monitors and maintains project schedule and work plan including schedule of meetings and presentations
Schedules and leads internal team weekly project meetings; develops the meeting agenda and project status update
Initiates, monitors and maintains project plan and financial performance of project
Initiates and maintains SOM-Client Services Agreement, SOM Sub-Consultant Agreements and requests for additional services. Monitors scope for contract compliance and potential additional services
Actively engages in project risk management through close collaboration with SOM Partners and legal group
Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff
Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential
Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development
Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews
In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule
Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities
Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge
Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures
Protects SOM from financial and legal risk
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture
Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred
Minimum 6 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget and program
Strong verbal and written communication skills
General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems
Understands and is conversant in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace
Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Salesforce
Preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Experience in Aviation, Health or Advanced Manufacturing sectors preferred
Benefits
Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Candace Carroll
Chief Financial Officer
Carrie Byles
Partner
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