Jobs at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Coordinates operational, documentation, manufacturer communication, product development, and FF&E support for SOM’s global Product Design practice. Maintains project records, furniture specifications, digital libraries, Revit content, product databases, samples, and manufacturer documentation. Supports custom and licensed furniture initiatives from concept through implementation, including design reviews, prototypes, launches, project research, and multidisciplinary team coordination.

Coordinates operational, project, and administrative activities for SOM’s Global Product Design and FF&E Practice. Maintains project records, product databases, digital libraries, Revit content, specifications, samples, and manufacturer documentation. Supports product research, custom and licensed furniture development, design reviews, prototypes, product launches, and FF&E strategy across multidisciplinary projects. The role facilitates communication among designers, manufacturers, project teams, and leadership while tracking initiatives, coordinating deliverables, and maintaining accurate, accessible resources.

Provides executive and team administrative support, including complex calendar and diary management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, timesheets, correspondence, event support, and contact maintenance. Maintains architectural licensing records and AIA credits, organizes administrative projects, supports conference and video meetings, and prioritizes urgent tasks for senior leadership and project teams.

Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to local, regional, and remote staff. Responsibilities include managing service desk tickets, configuring Windows, Mac, mobile, cloud, collaboration, conferencing, and architectural software environments, researching solutions, supporting special projects, and participating in weekend and occasional after-hours support rotations.

Support structural teams by building and updating BIM/Revit models and drawings, assist with CAD deliverables, manage model data and schedules, implement BIM standards, and meet project deadlines under senior supervision.

Support APAC business development by preparing tender responses, bids, proposals, interview materials, and marketing collateral; conduct client/project research; assist pursuit strategy and business plans; maintain Salesforce/OpenAsset data; collaborate with regional leadership and senior staff.

Lead and manage large-scale planning and urban design projects including schedules, budgets, client agreements, team leadership, risk management, graphic production, and quality control. Coordinate contracts, project finances, meetings, and mentor staff while supporting business development and sustainable design strategies.

The Technical Architect leads technical design and execution of architectural projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and integration of sustainable practices throughout multiple project phases.

Manage and develop structural BIM models and drawings, collaborate with engineers to update Revit data and schedules, guide junior BIM staff, produce CAD deliverables, implement firmwide BIM and graphic standards, and identify workflow improvements. May use Tekla, Navisworks, Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo as needed.

Lead large, complex architectural projects from inception through schematic design, originating and developing concepts, shaping visual narratives and presentations, directing interdisciplinary teams, mentoring designers, and working closely with clients, consultants and global studios. Maintain hands-on design authorship and translate design ambition into coherent spatial, structural and material strategies.

Lead architectural project teams to deliver design, technical, schedule, and financial goals. Manage contracts, budgets, billing, client relationships, risk, schedules, and team performance; mentor staff and support business development.

The Architect will lead project portions, communicate with teams, produce deliverables, and mentor junior staff while focusing on sustainable strategies and innovative design.

Lead the San Francisco and Los Angeles Interiors studios, focusing on design excellence, business development, team mentorship, and financial management for interior projects.

Lead end-to-end delivery of software and infrastructure projects, translate business needs into technical scope, maintain project backlogs, manage schedules/resources/risks, create operational documentation, enforce secure configurations, implement project methodologies, report portfolio metrics, and coordinate stakeholders to meet budget and schedule targets.

Lead proposal preparation, interview strategy, and development of marketing collateral; conduct market and client research; manage Salesforce pipeline; develop pursuit and market strategies; support business plans, train junior marketing staff, represent firm at industry events, and support business development.

The BIM Lead will define and implement digital workflows, oversee BIM models and documentation, train staff, ensure quality control, and collaborate across teams while managing relationships with consultants and technology vendors.

The Project Manager leads architectural project teams, manages client relationships, and ensures project success through collaboration, compliance, and financial oversight, while also engaging in leadership and mentorship of team members.

The Intermediate Designer is responsible for developing project portions, creating deliverables, and collaborating on design concepts while managing workloads and deadlines.

The Senior Project Manager leads project teams, manages client relationships and project success, overseeing schedules and budgets while mentoring staff.

Lead proposal development and client interview strategy; create marketing collateral; conduct market and client research; develop pursuit and market strategies; manage Salesforce pipeline and business plans; train junior marketers; represent the firm and nurture business leads.