Senior Technology Project Manager

SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?

SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Technology Project Managerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the ICT team, the owner, Project Architect, and other design team members; coordinates ICT work with other design team members
• Contributeas a key member of the project design team, bringing a forward-thinking perspective to technology plans and discussions
• Writestrategic technology plans, reports, design notes and other project communication
• Contributeto the business development efforts of the ICT discipline.
• Coordinatewith the firm's Principals and marketing staff with business development activities, including short-list interviews and proposals
• Engagein programmatic discussions with our clients to determine project goals and requirements
• Collaboratewith other ICT team members to guide clients through the technology selection process; devise cost-effective technology solutions specifically optimized for the user.
• Coordinatetechnology drawings with Architects, Engineers and other design team members.
• Facilitatepre-bid meetings and post-bid review meetings
• Reviewsubmittals of shop drawings and other project submittals.
• Performsite walk-through visits to review adherence to standards, procedures and best practices of infrastructure and systems by installing contractors.
• Ensurethat all work is completed on-time, in-budget, and consistently within ICT's high standards of quality.
• 5-10% domestic travel may be required.

An ideal candidate has:

• A Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 10 years of consulting and design experience working as a Technology Design Consultant and Project Manager.
• A valid credential in a relevant field preferred including: Registered Communications Distribution Designer, Certified Technology Specialist - Design, Physical Security Professional, Certified Protection Professional, CPTED, PMP, LEEP AP.
• An understanding of the architectural design process and construction administration.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• An advanced ability to pay attention to detail and formal documentation.
• The initiative and ability to contribute to process improvements in addition to project work.
• Experience in marketing and business development.
• Design experience with audiovisual structured cabling systems, network electronics, and electronic security systems
  

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, including 401(k) and wellbeing resources. We promote a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid options that give our team flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. We also offer paid time off that is immediately available to new hires, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits.