K-12 Project Manager

Company: Boston Society Of Architects
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Since 1955, SMMA has forged extraordinary relationships with clients, established an enviable record of success, and designed award-winning environments. From our two locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, we are an employee-owned firm that remains true to our founders' vision of approaching design as a deeply collaborative process. The unique multidisciplinary nature of our practice serves as a strength. Our culture places design at the forefront through visual artistry and unlimited access to multidisciplinary design talent and leadership. We maximize our value through early involvement and a convergence of artistic and technical focus that speaks directly to the needs of our clients. As pioneers of an integrated design methodology, we strive to redefine the way our industry works. SMMA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join SMMA's Project Management department. We are an integrated design firm that unites a dynamic mix of architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts, driven to provide responsible, well-crafted, and venturesome design solutions to clients in the Boston area and beyond. United by a common purpose, we thrive on cross-discipline collaboration and welcome good ideas from wherever they come. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. Essential for this role is a solid understanding of the design and construction process. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, along with strong team and client leadership abilities and project planning acumen. This role will be primarily focused on K-12 school projects. Key Responsibilities:

• Creating proposals for project opportunities
• Presenting project information to clients, boards, and community stakeholders
• Providing clear direction for internal design team members and external consultants
• Managing project schedule, budget, and scope
• Analyzing technical challenges, reviewing construction methods, and vetting budget pricing for best construction options
• Serving as the point of contact for the duration of a project Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
  • Demonstrated successful experience as a Project Manager, or a Project Architect or Project Engineer who has experience leading teams
  • Experience with the A/E/C industry
  • MSBA experience
  • Professional registration and experience servicing K-12 clients both preferred
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and Clients outside of the greater Boston area About the Firm SMMA remains one of the area's most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets. The firm was founded by MIT alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility. SMMA is organized into five studios of market focus: Corporate and Commercial, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Science and Technology. At SMMA, studios represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firm's studios form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence. Company Perks
    • Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
    • Hybrid work-from-home policy
    • Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
    • Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
    • Educational reimbursement
    • Licensure and membership reimbursement
    • "Lunch and Learns" with internal and external speakers SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

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