Senior Technology Project Manager

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Technology Project Manager to join our team. This position is ideally located within commuting distance to our Phoenix office, but remote options can be discussed.

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
• Contribute as a key member of the project design team, bringing a forward-thinking perspective to technology plans and discussions
• Write strategic technology plans, reports, design notes and other project communication
• Contribute to the business development efforts of the ICT discipline.
• Coordinate with the firm's Principals and marketing staff with business development activities, including short-list interviews and proposals
• Engage in programmatic discussions with our clients to determine project goals and requirements
• Collaborate with other ICT team members to guide clients through the technology selection process; devise cost-effective technology solutions specifically optimized for the user.
• Coordinate technology drawings with Architects, Engineers and other design team members.
• Facilitate pre-bid meetings and post-bid review meetings
• Review submittals of shop drawings and other project submittals.
• Perform site walk-through visits to review adherence to standards, procedures and best practices of infrastructure and systems by installing contractors.
• Ensure that 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
  
  

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $145,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.