Career Opportunities: Senior Mission Critical Project Manager (11874)

Company: SmithGroup
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Senior Mission Critical Project Manager (11874)Requisition ID11874 - Posted by SmithGroup, Inc. - Architectural - Chicago, ILSmithGroup is an integrated design firm known for cultivating a top-ranked culture and pioneering award-winning, innovative design solutions. We combine research, data, and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that address our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional solutions across healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed-use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks, open spaces, and urban environments. We seek passionate problem solvers eager to elevate design, push boundaries, and foster a more resilient future.The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Mission Critical Project Manager to join our team.Working with us, you will:

• Manage a range of small to large architectural and engineering data center projects under the guidance of the Mission Critical Director, taking primary responsibility for client leadership, communication, and satisfaction.
• Bring expertise in mission-critical data center design and project leadership as an architect or engineer.
• Provide leadership and management to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships, advocating for clients by aligning expectations with contractual obligations, corporate goals, and satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively with all project participants, including internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors, and jurisdictions.
• Define and develop project schedules to meet contractual obligations, team size, and skills, while establishing and updating staffing requirements accordingly.
• Supervise technical and administrative aspects of multidisciplinary project staff, ensuring targets are met within corporate policies and standards, and taking responsibility for client satisfaction, service quality, and financial performance.
• Manage project communications, delivery, and documentation to uphold high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Participate in business development by understanding the local market, engaging in professional organizations, and supporting proposals and interviews.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to performance coaching.
• Assist in recruitment and interviewing processes as needed.An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• At least 15 years of project management experience leading mission-critical projects, with additional experience in higher education, science & technology, or government projects being advantageous.
• LEED AP certification preferred; architectural or professional engineering registration is required.
• Proven effectiveness in collaborative, multidisciplinary team environments, with a focus on client satisfaction and mentorship.
• Thorough knowledge of the project delivery process, capable of leading design efforts through all phases, including client, contractor, and internal team interactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and financial management software; Revit experience is a plus.At SmithGroup, we support our staff with engaging projects and a healthy work-life balance through flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, generous PTO, paid holidays, and additional Fridays off. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellbeing resources, parental leave, flexible spending accounts, voluntary insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also invest in your growth through tuition reimbursement, career coaching, and professional development. The anticipated salary range for this role is $129,000 to $152,000 annually, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Please create a profile and apply to be considered.Equal Opportunity EmployerSmithGroup is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request by contacting careers@smithgroup.com.
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