Government Project Manager

SMMA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join SMMA’s Project Management department. We are an integrated design firm that unites a dynamic mix of architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts driven to provide responsible, well-crafted, and venturesome design solutions to clients in the Boston area and beyond. United by a common purpose, we thrive on cross-discipline collaboration and welcome good ideas from wherever they come. We offer a fast-paced environment that promotes continuous improvement and creative growth. This candidate will contribute to business development efforts within the Institutional Practice Group.

Essential for this role is a solid understanding of the study, design, and construction process. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills, strong team and client leadership abilities, and project planning acumen. This role will be primarily focused on government-sector projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating proposals for project opportunities
• Presenting project information to clients, boards, and community stakeholders
• Providing clear direction for internal design team members and external consultants
• Managing internal schedule, budget, and scope
• Analyzing technical challenges, reviewing construction methods, and vetting budget pricing for best construction options
• Serving as the point of contact for the duration of a project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Demonstrated successful experience as a Project Manager
• Experience with the A/E/C industry

Other:

• Professional registration and experience servicing government-sector clients both preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and Clients outside of the greater Boston area

About the Firm

SMMA remains one of the area’s most unique design firms due to its composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since its incorporation in 1955, the firm focuses on creating lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.

The firm was founded by MIT alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, SMMA continues its dedication to a flexible integrated approach while remaining guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence and social responsibility. We are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable environment for our employees and our clients.

SMMA focuses on several markets: K12, Advanced Technology, Development, Federal Government, Higher Education, Life Sciences, and Workplace. At SMMA, experienced teams in each market sector represent specialized communities of practice working together to foster knowledge flow around common interests. Together, the firm’s teams form a larger design ecosystem, sharing best practices and nurturing professional growth and project excellence.

Company Perks

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work-from-home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor-protege program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• Lunch-and-Learns with internal and external speakers

SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.