Project Manager: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

ABOUT US

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP's (SOM) commitment to design quality - coupled with sophisticated building technology applications - has produced some of the most important architectural accomplishments of the 20th Century: Lever House in New York City, Sears Tower in Chicago, and John Hancock Tower in Chicago to name just a few. Currently, the firm is designing landmarks around the globe for the next century, such as the Freedom Tower in New York City and Burj Dubai which, when completed, will be the world's tallest building.

SOM has led the way for planning and architectural efforts in Chicago for nearly 70 years. Our work includes some of our City's most familiar and beloved icons. The Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center , bookends of our superlative skyline, are SOM projects. The famous Picasso sculpture in Daley Plaza , McCormick Place , the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Center , and the Civic Opera House all bear the marks of our commitment to creating landmark designs that promote dramatic improvements in the quality of city life and the image of the city.

SOM is an international practice with offices in Chicago , New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Washington D.C. , London , Shanghai , and Hong Kong .

Project Managers - Shanghai/Chicago

Architecture, Interiors, and Urban Planning

JOB DESCRIPTION

SOM has developed a unique approach to project management by identifying talented architecture professionals with business acumen, along with client relationship and communication abilities. It is the Project Managers responsibility to reconcile Client and SOM goals and priorities. PMs should enable clear communication among Team Members, Sub-Consultants, and Clients while managing complex projects. PMs promote Client and SOM fiscal responsibility and foster opportunities for design, technical, and management excellence. They monitor and document project progress and all appropriate reporting and communications. They cultivate professional relationships within and outside of SOM and mentor the next generation of Project Managers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Setting up a Project - Manage the setup of project plan, staffing requirements, financial projections/expenses, and deliverables
• Contracts and Insurance - In conjunction with Project Partner, manage contracts with client contractors and subcontractors
• Team Member Contacts - Primary contact with the Client, SOM Partners and Discipline Heads, SOM Sub-Consultants, Contractors, and Vendors.
• Communications and Recordkeeping - Manage communications between SOM and Client, Contractors, and Subcontractors and verify proper documentation in all project phases
• Meetings - Chair client meetings and minute discussions and emerging actions; chair SOM internal project meetings focusing on progress, milestones, deliverables, staffing, and coordination
• Financial Management - Analyze time records with project plan to ensure consistency, manage project data in financial management system, work with accounting to ensure timely billing and receivable activity

Background and skillset:

• Must have 5 year Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture
• Must be a licensed architect or approaching end of licensing process
• 7 or more years of increasing responsibility in all phases of design and technical architecture and project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of architectural, interiors, or urban planning design, delineation, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques, and costs
• Experience in the coordination of the work of other disciplines, including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting design, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, though not used daily
• Fluency in Mandarin required for Shanghai Project Manager candidates

CONTACT US

email: hrsomchicago@som.com (include position of interest and location in subject line)

fax: 312.360.4556

mail: 224 S. Michigan Avenue Suite 1000 Chicago , IL 60604

Submission Requirements:

Please submit your resume and cover letter with non-returnable samples (preferably 8.5x11)

No phone calls please.

SOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strictly adheres to all Affirmative Action guidelines and regulations.