Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective of over 1,200 architects, designers, engineers, and planners working across studios in London, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Melbourne, Riyadh and Dubai.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Senior Project Manager capable of taking the lead on major projects, or seamlessly transitioning into existing ones to maintain momentum. European and/or Middle Eastern experience is preferred. We are active in these regions in transport, government projects, commercial, residential and large scale mixed use development and experience in more than one of these fields would be welcomed.
SOM’s studio is inter-disciplinary with projects capable of drawing upon Urban Design, Architecture, Structural Engineering, Interiors and Sustainable Engineering. Experience across multiple disciplines is a plus.
Your ImpactYou’ll work hand-in-hand with design and technical leaders to transform visionary ideas into landmark achievements. From shaping scopes and budgets to guiding timelines and navigating risks, you’ll drive progress, keep our project thriving, and inspire teams to deliver excellence.You Will:
Be responsible for the commercial success of your projects and take the lead with the client in managing programme, delivery and fee.
Coordinate SOM’s design team to enable them to be successful from early concept through delivery, ensuring constructability, performance, and exceptional quality.
Engage with the multi-disciplinary teams to support coordination and resolve complex challenges with creativity and clarity.
Actively contribute to mentoring of the next generation of talent and contribute to a dynamic, design-led culture.
- A licensed (preferred) architect with 10+ years experience leading large-scale, complex projects.
A passionate advocate for impactful and sustainable design.
A natural leader who energizes and inspires interdisciplinary teams to achieve excellence.
An articulate communicator, capable of contributing to all stages of the project life-cycle from acquisition of new work through to completion and able to understand the impact of good project management on design.
We don’t just offer a role, we will help you define your own career framework. We will support your growth as a design leader through mentorship, global exposure, and access to the firm's most forward-thinking leadership. At SOM your ambition is matched by opportunity, and your ideas have a platform to influence the built environment at every scale.
Apply NowIf you’re ready to redefine what’s possible through design, we want to hear from youFor more information on the role and SOM’s values please click here
At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy
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Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
Skills Required
- Professional degree in Architecture
- Professional licensure process is close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred
- Minimum 6 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget and program
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- General understanding of 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
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and has not been reviewed or approved by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered solid for the industry, including medical, dental, vision, and access to telehealth services and a One Medical membership. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value to the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused supports such as paid family leave, hybrid/flexible schedules, and subsidized backup child and elder care are highlighted across postings. Feedback suggests these elements help support work–life needs.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Professional growth is supported through reimbursement for licenses/exams and structured in-house development and mentoring. Many view prestige projects and strong learning as part of the total reward.
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A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No. 1 on Architizer's 2024 list of "Best Architecture and Design Firms in the United States," an #Equality100 company by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, and a Woman-forward Workplace finalist by Crain's New York Business in 2023
