Assistant Project Manager at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.  We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.  Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas:  We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.  We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.




• Knowledge:  We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.  We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.




• Product:  We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.




• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work.  Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.




• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.  A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.




• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Contributes to SOM’s vision by enabling clear communication among team members, consultants and clients.  Promote professional relationships internally and externally.




• Supports the project lead to document project communications, file and organize project documents and disseminate project information with the project team.




• Assists in project drive and group set-up and protocols.




• Supports scheduling of client and consultant meetings as needed.




• Record minutes of these meetings and document action items.




• Works with internal SOM staff to implement, update and manage in Vision software, project staffing and resource planning.




• In conjunction with Structural Leadership, coordinates with Project Accountant in preparation appropriate billings and pursue payment compliance.




• Maintains and updates project data (in various mediums including hard copy project files, network drives etc.) in a timely manner to ensure accurate reporting of earnings and accurate billings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural Engineering.




• Minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.




• Strong written and verbal communication skills.




• A highly professional, creative and committed individual with proven collaboration, technical and organizational skills.




• A proven work ethic and the ability to anticipate project, client and team needs, service oriented, initiate decisions and coordinate the activities of others.




• Interest in, and ability to, handle financial management issues as it relates to project team members, consultant team members and project performance.




• Strong command of Google Workspace.




• Strong proofreading skills.




• Smartsheet skills are highly desirable.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. 

Our Benefits:

Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance

Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs

Work/Life Balance: Hybrid/Flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program

Professional Development: Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development 

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $75,000 to $85,000.

Our Culture:

Our creative, interdisciplinary teams work like small, dynamic studios, with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. Here, you’ll collaborate with industry experts on some of the most exciting and transformative architecture, engineering, and planning projects in the world.

We believe an inclusive environment improves our teams, our firm, and our communities and are passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our DEI Action Plan was created to bring meaningful change to our profession, starting with our own culture and practices. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy as well as additional information such as a privacy notice for California residents and how to apply offline.

For more about SOM: www.som.com

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.