Mandarin Speaking Project Manager

Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) Employer:
San Francisco, CA, USLocation:
Thu, Apr 18 '13Posted on:

We are currently seeking a Mandarin speaking Project Manager to join our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural background and will have proven success managing all facets of a project. Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English is required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Reconciles the goals and priorities of SOM with those of our clients while fostering opportunities for design and technical excellence.
• Manages project services required; maintains internal cost control procedures,  monitors and documents project process.
• Contributes to SOM’s leadership by enabling clear communications among team leaders, consultants and clients while promoting professional relationships internally and externally.
• Promotes Project Management as a discipline within and outside of SOM.
• Develops and maintains a Project Plan for each project.
• Conducts important client communications and videoconferencing occasionally after hours to coincide with regular business hours in China.
• Conveys valuable design information from the client to the design team.
• Prepares services agreement in conjunction with Project Partner.
• Serves as primary contact with client, external consultants and vendors.
• Receives and distributes project communication regarding delivery of services to all team leaders.
• Documents all phases of service.
• Chairs weekly project coordination meetings on all active projects.
• Schedules and chairs all client meetings. Records the minutes of these meetings and documents action items.
• Monitors services vis-à-vis the contract requirements and identifies changes in project scope, schedule or service that result in supplemental or additional services and bring such changes to the immediate attention of the client and Project Partner.
• Prepares, in conjunction with Project Accountant, appropriate billings and pursues payment compliant with services agreement.
• Maintains and updates project data in a timely fashion for accurate reporting of earnings and accurate billings.
• Reviews timecards on a weekly basis for conformance with the Project Plan.
• Supervises one or more employees.
• Participates in marketing and business development.
• Actively pursues opportunities for professional development.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s 5-yr professional degree in Architecture
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and English
• 7 or more years of progressively responsible project experience.
• Licensed Architect or Engineer or equivalent of experience in a related profession.
• Previous experience working for an American firm doing business with companies in the People's Republic of China strongly preferred
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of architectural design, drafting, detailing, building materials, building codes, construction techniques and costs.
• Proven knowledge of general architecture practice including programming, site planning, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills with the ability to build quick rapport with all levels of employees, clients, consultants and vendors.
• Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.

To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and work samples at www.som.com/careers under the SF - Mandarin Speaking Project Manager requisition.
 

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