Senior Project Manager - HealthCare

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.

S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies, and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges.

Our specialists develop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces.

We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities, and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

The San Diego office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Manager - HealthCare to join our team.

Working with us, you will :

• Manage a range of small to large size architectural projects, assuming primary responsibility for client leadership, communication, and satisfaction.
• 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.

An ideal candidate has :

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of project management professional experience leading medium to large-scale projects of varying types and complexity, experience in the healthcare sector preferred.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration 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, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Experience using Deltek Vision for financial management, reporting, and resource planning preferred.

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. The anticipated salary range for this position is $148,000 to $189,000 annually, at the time of posting.

We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, and voluntary insurances.

We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing education reimbursement.

We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.

SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work / life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.

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