Architectural Project Lead - Sustainable & Collaborative

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Hybrid/flexible schedule

Paid vacation

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is seeking a seasoned Architecture Project Leader in Los Angeles to guide teams through design, technical execution and financial performance. You will collaborate with partners, prepare client agreements, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, while advancing sustainable design goals across complex projects.

You will lead design discussions, mentor staff, and engage in business development activities including marketing responses.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience or equivalent, with project leadership experience.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Knowledge of urban planning, sustainable design, and green-building principles.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino and rendering tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Deltek Vision and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Architectural Project Team through collaboration with Partners to achieve design, technical and financial success.
• Prepares quality agreements with clients including letters of intent and professional service agreements.
• Manages project budgeting, schedule, and labor allocation; tracks percent complete and billings.
• Chairs weekly team meetings; communicates project updates and documents.
• Oversees risk management and contract compliance with internal legal and client teams.
• Maintains internal control procedures with the Project Accountant (billing, collections, expenses).
• Participates in design discussions and decision making across disciplines.
• Partners with owner/client to manage expectations and relationships.
• Supports business development and marketing efforts, including responses to requests for proposals.
• develops and monitors project work plans and schedules.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget & scheduling

Client management

Verbal & written communication

Sustainable design principles

Urban planning knowledge

BIM software proficiency

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Deltek Vision / Salesforce

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Parametric/Rendering software

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Deltek Vision

Salesforce

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is seeking a seasoned Architecture Project Leader in Los Angeles to guide teams through design, technical execution and financial performance. You will collaborate with partners, prepare client agreements, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, while advancing sustainable design goals across complex projects.

You will lead design discussions, mentor staff, and engage in business development activities including marketing responses.