Senior Project Manager

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 Impact You’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. Who You Are 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. Why Join Us? As part of our international studio network, you’ll collaborate across offices, disciplines, and cultures, engaging with diverse perspectives to deliver design excellence on a global scale. 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 Now If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible through design, we want to hear from you For 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 For more about SOM: www.som.com Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, 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. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, engineers, and planners renowned for designing buildings, interiors, and public spaces that push the boundaries of technical and environmental innovation. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across an international network of studios to deliver projects of lasting impact. Through our built work, research, and advocacy, we are advancing strategies to decarbonize the built environment. Learn more about our commitment to climate action. Working at SOM Our practice was built to champion inclusivity of expertise, people, and ideas. Together, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that equips our teams to face new challenges. Our studio culture offers opportunities for mentorship, growth, and leadership across project teams, offices, and employee resource groups. SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We publish an annual Impact Report as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our practice and the profession. Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package is built to support many facets of your well-being—your health, your financial future, and your continued professional growth. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance. We also offer retirement support, free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members, workplace flexibility, paid holidays, family leave, and paid time off. We reimburse costs for professional licenses, certifications, and exams, and offer specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs designed to help you advance your knowledge and expertise. Notice to Applicants 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. Learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline here.