Higher Education Project Lead & Practice Growth Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Paid family leave

Career development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in New York seeks a skilled Project Manager and Practice Lead for its Higher Education practice. This role entails managing projects, enhancing client relationships, and facilitating team collaboration to achieve innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture, a strong background in campus master planning, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge in campus master planning and community outreach required.
• 10 years of experience or equivalent knowledge in related fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams ensuring design, technical, and financial success.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Facilitate discussions for technical and design decision making.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Smartsheets

Google Workspace

Deltek Vision

Salesforce

Job description

A leading architecture firm in New York seeks a skilled Project Manager and Practice Lead for its Higher Education practice. This role entails managing projects, enhancing client relationships, and facilitating team collaboration to achieve innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture, a strong background in campus master planning, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexibility in work arrangements.