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 Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, and organizes, SOM’s field efforts in close collaboration with the project Senior Designer, Senior Technical Design and Project Manager
Provides support for the project team relative to Construction Phase Services
Participates in a project’s or an assigned portion of a project’s coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work in close collaboration with a Senior Designer and a Senior Technical Designer
Assists with the planning, scheduling, and organization of project plans relative to field and technical design efforts and processes in collaboration with the senior project team leaders.
Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions
Drives collaborative relationship with consultants and knowledge resources to ensure that deliverables are coordinated, integrated and support the performance goals of the project
Organizes own work efforts and that of his/her assigned team
Contributes to preparation of design documents and leads the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases
Participates in the review of design and construction documents in order to confirm compliance with the contract deliverables
Directly assists and mentors assigned team members
Sets an example for team effort through the spirit of cooperation
Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to drawing set organization, details, dimensions, interdisciplinary coordination
items, specifications coordination, etc.) and participates in quality control of such tasks in accordance with SOM’s quality assurance program
Proactively checks, coordinates and integrates work with other project team
members who are working on adjacent or otherwise relevant project areas that may not be in the assigned task area
Participates in the management and review of shop drawings and sample submittals
Coordinates and develops responses to contractor questions, inquiries, RFI’s etc. and assists fellow team members and direct reports to that end
Prepares punch-lists and field observation reports and coordinates with fellow team members and direct reports to that end
Makes appropriate value judgments with respect to field corrective work that supports the design intent and performance goals of the project
Participates in project document control tasks and assists with the quality control of such tasks in accordance with SOM’s quality assurance program
Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures
Demonstrates leadership, along with other Senior Technical Design Professionals, implementing SOM’s standard procedures and protocols to assure continuity and consistency of our project contract deliverables across the firm in support of overall firm wide goals
Leadership Responsibilities
Actively leads projects, teams and initiatives.
Directly trains and mentors team members and, more broadly, interiors, architectural, engineers, planning and graphics staff in the office and at large as appropriate.
Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports' professional development.
Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through recruitment, resume reviews and interviews.
Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities.
Develops and/or manages, in collaboration with team members, a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule. Actively monitor and assess progress with leadership through all phases of the project.
Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.
Coordinates and supports business development, public relations, and marketing opportunities.
Leads in the development of standards, policies, and procedures.
Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 7 years of professional experience, professional licensure process is close to completion.
Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field.
Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software.
LEED accreditation preferred.
SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans.
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
Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.
