at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
SOM, one of the most influential design firms in the world, is seeking innovative, creative, independent, and critical thinkers who aspire to the highest standards of excellence. Join our collaborative design practice as a Project Coordinator for the opportunity to build a strong and thriving career.
Success at SOM Means
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Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
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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.
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Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.
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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.
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Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
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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
Supporting a small team of Project Managers in an administrative capacity, this role is responsible for ensuring project teams are informed and scheduled appropriately; and that project documentation is complete, and filed in accordance with firm standards. Provide administrative support and team coordination for Project Manager and project teams, to include:
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Calendar coordination for project teams, individual calendar management if assigned to managing principals
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Draft and manage updates to internal project documentation in approved templates, at the direction of Project Managers
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Format project documents as needed, including meeting minutes, project schedule, contracts
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Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all materials are current, properly filed and stored
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Manage communication among project teams, ensuring the team is aware of standing meeting schedules, meeting agendas, deadlines, changes to project schedules, etc.
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Run necessary reports for reference
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Travel booking for some project team members
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Expense reports for project managers
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Coordination with consultant teams as directed
Minimum qualifications
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College degree + 4 years experience in project coordination or general administrative support
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High School diploma + 7 years relevant experience
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Prefer some experience in a professional services environment
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Working familiarity with Google Drive and gSuite generally
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrable organization skills
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Exhibits initiative, problem solving, and decision making quality with a high attention to detail
Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
