Senior Project Manager

SmithGroup; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

PTO 3 weeks in first year

8 paid federal holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The San Francisco office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. You will lead a range of architectural projects, ensuring client satisfaction, quality documentation, and strong financial performance.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of management experience in HE, Science & Technology, Health Care and Commercial sectors, along with LEED AP and architectural registration. We offer a hybrid schedule, generous PTO and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 15+ years of project management experience leading Higher Education, Science & Technology, Health Care and Commercial projects.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in leading multi-disciplinary teams and client satisfaction.
• Thorough knowledge of the project delivery process and ability to lead through all stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of architectural projects with focus on client leadership, communication and satisfaction.
• Provide leadership to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance and risk mitigation.
• Develop and manage positive client relationships and advocate for client expectations within contractual and corporate goals.
• Communicate effectively with all project participants and stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules and staffing aligned with contractual obligations.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary staff to meet technical, administrative and schedule targets.
• Manage project communications and deliverables to ensure high quality documentation.
• Assist in business development through understanding local client markets and proposals.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in recruitment and interviews as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics

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 San Francisco office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Manager to 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 $148,000 to $174,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling
• hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment
• option of purchasing additional time off
• 8 paid federal holidays
• 15 extra Fridays off!
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• wellbeing resources
• paid parental leave
• flex spending account
• 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].