Senior Project Manager

2 days ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States SmithGroup Full time
Senior Project Manager

SmithGroup is a leading integrated design firm that combines research, data, and technology with innovation and creativity to deliver resilient and inclusive spaces that address our clients' most pressing challenges.

Our teams create exceptional design solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed-use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments.

We are seeking a passionate problem solver who wants to elevate design, push boundaries, and contribute to a carbon-free future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a range of small to large size architectural projects, assuming primary responsibility for client leadership, communication, and satisfaction, with a focus on the Higher Education market.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 15 years of project management experience:
    • Leading Higher Education projects is required.
    • Leading Science & Technology, Health Care, and Commercial projects of varying types and complexity in addition to Higher Education is beneficial.
  • Professional registration/licensure 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, and AutoCAD. Experience using Deltek Vision for financial management, reporting, and resource planning; preferred.

Benefits:

  • SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff.
  • Flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays.
  • One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

SmithGroup is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact us.



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