SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges.
Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments.
We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
The Milwaukee office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Manager 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, 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.
An ideal candidate has :
- 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.
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes 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.
Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
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 [email protected]
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