Project Manager

SOM Job Opportunity

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 about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

Ideas : We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

Knowledge : We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills, and deepen our knowledge.

Product : We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

Individual : We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills, and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

Team : We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone 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.

Position Responsibilities

Leads the multi-disciplinary project team through close collaboration with SOM principals and partners project leadership to achieve design, technical, and financial success.

Prepares, with leadership input, quality agreements with clients including letters of intent, 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, percent complete, expense management, and year-end activities. Analyzes project reports and proactively manages the profitability of a project.

Participates actively in project design and technical discussions and decision making.

Communicates actively through chairing weekly meetings, issuing meeting minutes, accurate project record keeping, and sharing project information and correspondence.

Assists in managing the owner / client relationship and expectations to allow SOM and team to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively.

Participated in 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.

Schedules and leads internal team weekly project meetings; develops the meeting agenda and project status update.

Initiates, monitors, and maintains project plan and financial performance of project.

Initiates and maintains SOM-Client Services Agreement, SOM Sub-Consultant Agreements, and requests for additional services.

Monitors scope for contract compliance and potential additional services.

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

Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.

Leadership Responsibilities

Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.

Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports' professional development.

Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews.

In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.

Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.

Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.

Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.

Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Structural Engineering.

Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred.

Minimum 6 years of experience in design development, structural analysis, documentation, management, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Actively collaborates at a project team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.

Previous experience on large-scale development projects in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) or Southeast Asia region strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget, and program.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

General understanding of both urban planning / design and sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.

Understands and is conversant in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric, and rendering software, and other graphic software.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Adobe Suite, and Google Workspace.

Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Salesforce.

International travel may be required.

Our Benefits

Health and Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings : 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work / Life Balance : Inquire about our hybrid / flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development : Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $90,000 to $120,000.

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. Our DEI 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.