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Assistant Project Manager - International Studio, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) - San Francisco, CA

Assistant Project Manager - International Studio

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)

October 21, 2014

Professional Area:

Urban Design

Experience:

5-7 years

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) is one of the leading architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban-planning firms in the world, with a 75-year reputation for design excellence and a portfolio that includes some of the most important architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries. Since its inception, SOM has been a leader in the research and development of innovative technologies, processes and ideas, many of which have had a lasting impact on the built environment. The firm has been honored with more than 1100 awards. The American Institute of Architects has recognized SOM twice with its highest honor, the Architecture Firm Award—in 1962 and again in 1996. The firm maintains offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai.
SOM's multifaceted practice includes: Architecture, MEP/Building Services, Digital Design, Graphics, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Structural & Civil Engineering, Sustainable Design, Urban Design and Planning.

Position Overview: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, an internationally-known, multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering design practice seeks an assistant project manager to join its award-winning International Urban Design & Planning Studio in San Francisco. The Studio specializes in the urban design and planning of large-scale, urban revitalization projects overseas, as well as the preparation of master plans for major institutions, business campuses, and new communities. The candidate will manage overseas urban design projects, which will be primarily located in the Pacific Rim, and to have the opportunity to work on prestigious projects for interdisciplinary collaboration within the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute to SOM's vision by enabling clear communication among team members, consultants and clients. Promote professional relationships internally and externally.
Serve as a point of contact for SOM's clients, Local Planning Institutes (LPI), local project teams, specialty consultants, suppliers and contractors in China.
Prepare, review and translate project memos, correspondence, technical documents, fee proposals, contracts and schedules for professional services.
Assist the Project Manager in daily communication with the project team.
Schedule and conduct technical coordination and presentation meetings with the client project team, LPI, specialty consultants, and others as applicable. Record and document meeting minutes during technical calls and document resulting action items.
Facilitate meetings locally in China, as needed.
Provide translation services to the team on incoming technical documents/drawings issued by the Client, LPI, consultants, and on other outgoing documents.
In conjunction with the Project Manager and Senior Designer, prepare appropriate billings and pursue payment compliance.
In conjunction with the Project Manager and Senior Designer, manage and coordinate multiple budgets and schedules, both individual and project specific.
Dedicate the necessary time beyond routine hours (as required, including last-minute needs) to assist in meeting business commitments.
Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description contains only a partial listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Urban Design or city planning, with undergraduate training in architecture design. Licensure, AICP and/or LEED accreditation are a plus..
Ability to read, write and speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and English.
At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible project experience in the urban design and physical planning profession, including 3-5 years of work experience in North America.
Thorough knowledge of urban design and planning issues, including site planning, zoning, infrastructure and utility planning, and sustainable design practices.
A proven work ethic and the ability to anticipate needs, service clients, initiate decisions and coordinate the activities of others.
Excellent people management and strong team leadership with ability to listen and collaborate effectively.
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-pace, highly creative working environment is essential.
Highly-motivated, good team player who possesses strong oral and written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills.
Strong command of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills are highly desirable.
International travel will be required.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, printers, and fax machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is completed in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, or see. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and carry light objects.

Additional Information:

SOM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status (except where certain characteristics are essential bona fide occupational requirements or where a disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification), as required by applicable law. SOM welcomes diversity in the workplace. SOM will make reasonable accommodation in the application process for applicants with disabilities, as required by applicable law. Please contact the Human Resources department at the location of interest to request accommodation.

We realize that all candidates may not be able to submit an online application. If you cannot submit an online application for a position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the appropriate office (C/O Human Resources) via regular mail. Clearly indicate in the cover letter the position and location to which you are applying. For a complete listing of SOM locations and addresses, please visit the Contact section on our website at www.som.com.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and work samples at www.som.com/careers under the SF - Assistant Project Manager requisition.