SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as a Project Manager (Planning and Urban Design) for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.

*Role Summary* The Project Manager will work under the supervision of a senior project manager, assist with planning, directing, and coordinating assigned projects to deliver quality professional services to our clients and facilitate completion of projects within time and budget consideration.

LOCATION: Shanghai, China

REPORTING TO: Senior Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Contribute to SOM’s vision by enabling clear communication among team members, consultants and clients in English and Mandarin; promote professional relationships internally and externally
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, external consultants and vendors
• Prepare and review project memos, correspondence, contracts and schedules for professional services; communicate daily with team
• Conduct important client communications and videoconferencing; record minutes of these meetings and document action items
• Participate in project coordination meetings with other SOM offices occasionally after hours
• Work with internal SOM staff to implement, update and manage in Vision software, project staffing and resource planning
• In conjunction with Project Director, Senior Project Manager and Project Architect and Project Accountant prepare appropriate billings and pursue payment compliance
• Maintain and update project data (in various mediums including hard copy project files, network drives etc.) in a timely manner to insure accurate reporting of earnings and accurate billings
• Manage and coordinate multiple schedules, both individual and project specific

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:

• A professional degree in Architecture or Urban Design/Planning program
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in urban design/planning or Architectural profession; foreign work and/or education experiences strongly preferred
• Strong professional references
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
• 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 Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel
• Strong proofreading skills in English and Mandarin
• Licensed Urban Planner or Architect preferred

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

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