Project Manager

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate aboutexcellence,innovation,integrity,inclusivity,andcollaboration.Togetherwecanachievegreatthings.

Success at SOMMeans

• Ideas:Webelieveinameritocracyofideas.Welooktoeveryonetoactivelycontributetothediscourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected toknoweverything,butrathertopassionatelypursueanswers,developnewskillsanddeepenour knowledge.
• Product:Westriveforexcellenceintheconcept,quality,anddeliveryofourwork.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism andpersonalintegrityinthewaytheywork.Eachpersoncandevelopandcontributetheirwealthofattributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team:Wevaluethepowerofinterdisciplinaryintegration.Apositiveteamcultureinwhicheveryone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

PositionResponsibilities

• Leads the Architectural Project Team through close collaboration with SOM Partners to achieve design, technical and financial success.
• Prepares,withLeadershipinput,qualityagreementswithclientsincludinglettersofintent,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,percentcomplete,expensemanagement,andyear-endactivities.Analyzesprojectreportsandproactively manages the profitability of a project.
• Participates actively in project design and technical discussions and decisionmaking.
• Communicates actively through chairing weekly meetings, issuing meeting minutes and accurate project record keeping and sharing project information and correspondence.
• Manages owner/client relationship and expectations to allow SOM and team to workeffectively,efficientlyandcollaboratively.
• Actively leads 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.
• Schedulesandleadsinternalteamweeklyprojectmeetings;developsthemeetingagendaandproject status update.
• Initiates,monitorsandmaintainsprojectplanandfinancialperformanceofproject.
• Initiates and maintains SOM-Client Services Agreement, SOM Sub-Consultant Agreements and requests for additional services.
• Monitors scope for contract compliance and potential additionalservices.

• Actively engages in project risk management through close collaboration with SOM Partners and legal group.

LeadershipResponsibilities

• Activelyleads a project team.
• Directlysupervises,trains,andmentorsteammembers.
• Engagesintalentstrategytofindspecialists,leaders,andfutureprofessionalsforthefirmthrough resume review and interviews.
• Demonstratesleadershipintheimplementationofsustainablestrategiesinallprojectassignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
• Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk.

MinimumQualifications

• Professional degree inArchitecture.
• Licensedinstateofpractice;LEEDaccreditationpreferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills andabilities.
• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEEDor other green building rating systems.
• Demonstratedabilitytosuccessfullyleadprojectteamsandmanageprojectschedule,budgetand program.
• Familiarity with standard AIA contracts and sub-consultants management experiencerequired.
• Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Google Workspace, AdobeSuite.
• FamiliaritywithDeltekVision,Salesforce

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. 

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. OurDEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.

For more about SOM:www.som.com

Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.  Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.