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 Summary
The Project Manager Lead will be a key leader in SOM’s growing South Florida region, focused on successfully managing complex projects while driving client relationships and business development opportunities. This individual will be located in South Florida and lead project teams, oversee project scope, schedule, budget, contracts, and delivery, and serve as a trusted partner to clients throughout the project lifecycle. A significant part of the role will involve cultivating new and existing client relationships, identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and helping expand SOM’s portfolio and market presence across South Florida.
Position Responsibilities
Market Expansion & Strategy: Serves as a key local leader in South Florida, collaborating closely with firm leadership to drive local growth, shape practice strategy, and expand SOM's presence in the region.
Business Development & Pursuits: Actively leads regional business development and marketing efforts, identifying new opportunities, tracking upcoming projects, responding to marketing requests, and co-leading client pursuits and presentations.
Industry Engagement & Networking: Acts as an ambassador for SOM within the South Florida architecture, real estate development, and civic communities through active involvement in industry organizations (e.g., ULI, AIA, NAIOP,CVU), panel discussions, and local networking events to maintain firm relationships.
Project Delivery & Operations: Leads the Architectural Project Team through close collaboration with SOM Partners and local practice leadership to achieve design, technical, and financial success. Participates actively in project design and technical discussions and decision making.
Client Management: Directly manages South Florida owner/client relationships and expectations to allow SOM and team to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively while fostering long-term partnerships.
Work Planning & Execution: Collaborates with Partners and senior team to prepare, issue, and manage compliance plans to align project goals including budget, deliverables, and schedule. Gains agreement for labor allocation, and schedules and chairs weekly team meetings to address variances, develop meeting agendas, and provide project status updates.
Project Administration & Communication: Communicates actively through chairing weekly meetings, issuing meeting minutes, maintaining accurate project record keeping, and sharing project information and correspondence.
Agile Studio Operations: Helps…