Senior Project Manager - Corporate, Commercial & Civic
About The Position
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The San Francisco office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Manager - Corporate, Commercial & Civic to join our team. Working with us, you will: 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.
Requirements
- 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. A minimum of 5 projects within the Corporate/Commercial/Civic sector is preferred.
- Architectural Registration in California required.
- Strong communication skills including ability to present at trade conferences and client presentations.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- DBIA and LEED AP certification preferred.
- Thought leadership knowledge within the Corporate/Commercial/Civic and Design-Build sector.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and managing client satisfaction.
- Strong relationships within the San Francisco Bay area workplace community including corporate, commercial, and civic clients and related construction partners.
- Possess an understanding of the differing delivery methodologies, understanding contracting structure and risk factors within each.
- Experience in using Dynamics for financial management, reporting and resource planning preferred.
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.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- a 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, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellbeing resources
- paid parental leave
- a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- tuition reimbursement program
- one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities
- performance-based bonus each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
