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 1700 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, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai.
SOM's multifaceted practice includes: Architecture, Structural & Civil Engineering, MEP/Building Services, Digital Design, Graphics, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Urban Design and Planning.
Position Overview:
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, an internationally-known, multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering design practice seeks a senior campus planner to join the award-winning City Design Practice in its San Francisco office. The Practice specializes in the urban design and planning of large-scale, mixed-use projects, including master plans for major educational and institutional campuses. The candidate will have the opportunity to help expand and lead urban and design planning efforts for the firm’s Education, Health and Science practice on the West Coast.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Master Degree in Urban Design or City Planning preferred, with undergraduate training in architecture design. AIA licensure or AICP is preferable. LEED accreditation is desirable.
- At least 10-15 years of progressively responsible project experience in the higher education and academic sector within North America, including 5 years of experience running a team.
- A strong design ethos consistent with the core principles of SOM’s City Design Practice
- Established track-record of high profile projects in the US; West Coast experience is a plus.
- Thorough knowledge of campus planning and design issues, including site planning, infrastructure and utility planning, and sustainable design practices
- A dynamic, creatively-focused and efficient approach
- Compelling communication and engaging client liaison skills with extensive experience leading campus community engagement processes
- Excellent people management and strong team leadership with the ability to listen and collaborate effectively
- Strong writing skills with demonstrated experience authoring campus master plans, long range development plans, district plans, and design guidelines
- Ability to adapt to change in a fast-pace, highly creative working environment is essential.
- Proven success in business development with positive results
- Demonstrated proficiency with Autocad, MS Office, and Adobe CS skills, along with hand-sketching, is highly desirable.
- Domestic travel may be required
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 San Francisco - Senior Campus Planner requisition.
