Senior Project Manager

SmithGroup; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

3 weeks PTO with option to purchase

8 paid federal holidays

15 extra Fridays off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SmithGroup, the Los Angeles office, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex architectural projects across healthcare, science and technology, and higher education. You will drive client leadership, project delivery, and risk management while coordinating a multi-disciplinary team.

You bring 15+ years of PM experience, architectural registration, and (preferred) LEED AP credentials. The role offers a hybrid schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience across HE, Science & Technology, Health Care and Commercial projects.
• LEED AP preferred; Architectural Registration required.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure client satisfaction.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud; knowledge of MS Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of architectural projects, leading client leadership and satisfaction.
• Provide leadership to strategize delivery, financial performance and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and advocate for the client.
• Communicate with all participants—staff, consultants, owners and contractors—collaboratively.
• Define project schedules and staffing aligned with contractual obligations.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary staff ensuring targets are met within policy and standards.
• Manage project deliverables and documentation to the highest quality.
• Participate in business development, proposals and interviews, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural Registration

LEED AP (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe CC Suite

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Office

Job description

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 Los Angelesoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Project Managerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Manage a range of small to large size architectural projects, assuming primary responsibility for client leadership, communication and satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and management necessary to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance and risk mitigation.
• 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.
• Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Develop and define project schedule to meet contractual obligations and to match team size and skill. Establish and update project staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision of the multi-disciplinary project staff assuring the technical, administrative and schedule targets are met within the framework of corporate policy and in accordance with applicable professional and corporate standards. Take responsibility for overall client satisfaction, service, quality and financial performance.
• Manage project communiques, delivery and deliverables to ensure the highest quality of documentation and professionalism.
• Participate in business development efforts through learning/understanding the local client market, maintaining an active role in professional organizations and supporting proposal development and interviews.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of project management experience leading Higher Education, Science & Technology, Health Care and Commercial projects of varying types and complexity.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
• Thorough knowledge of the entire project delivery process and ability to lead design efforts through all project stages, including leadership with the client, contractors, and internal team.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics for financial management, reporting and resource planning; preferred.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer 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! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $135,000 to $159,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

• 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
• professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].