General

SCB is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence. We are looking for a creative, collaborative, and driven project manager to work on hospitality and aviation design projects in our Chicago office.

At SCB everyone participates in the design process. Our team is nimble, creative, and efficient. Our designs are responsive, responsible, and distinctive. Our people come from a range of backgrounds, and we value the varied perspectives, experience, and expertise they bring to their work. As a project manager, you will work closely with the Principals, Design Directors and the team, in a manner that meets clients’ goals and that advances SCB’s pursuit of design excellence.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for design, show a willingness to work in a collaborative environment, and possess an advanced understanding of materials, details and construction techniques. A strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including contracts, scheduling, fee proposals, and consultant management is essential. You will be responsible for overall project performance while building lasting client relationships.

Essential Skills/Attributes

Interested candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture
• 10+ years post-graduate, full-time working experience in a design or architectural firm
• NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect in the U.S. preferred
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, building codes and accessibility requirements
• Proficiency with contracts, project schedules, fee proposals, staffing and invoicing procedures
• Ability to lead multiple simultaneous projects, including consultants and internal staff
• A strong design sensibility and attention to detail
• Experience in hospitality or aviation is preferred
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Newforma, Excel, Vantagepoint and scheduling software like MS Project; familiarity with software programs such as Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, Rhino, Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day-to-day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in-house team, the client, and external consultants
• Represent SCB to clients in a manner that generates trust and cultivates long-term relationships
• Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Coordinate with SCB’s national architecture practice on combined projects
• Coordinate and maintain staffing, revenue projections, and monthly invoicing
• Prepare design services proposals for SCB services and support office leadership in the negotiation and execution of client contracts
• Lead the consultant procurement process, including evaluating proposals and developing contracts for awarded teams
• Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner

Compensation

• Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 depending on experience
• We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.

SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.