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. Executive Position Responsibilities Represents the CFO, CLO, CPO with discretion, proactivity, and clear communication with internal teams and external collaborators. Manage sensitive matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and judiciousness. Maintains routine personal business matters including expense reports, travel itineraries, timesheets, corporate credit card, communication device billing, and other required needs. Maintains routine function invoices including vendor management and appropriate approvals and submission to Accounts Payable and Vendor Management as required. Prioritize and organize incoming tasks and communications based on urgency and business impact with a strong mix of technical software fluency, strategic organization, and interpersonal judgment. Attends and documents key team meetings; track action items and follow up to ensure accountability as required. Conducts research as requested by the CFO, CLO. and CPO. Maintains CFO, CLO, CPO schedules; calendars, travel; team and project team meetings. Efficiently manages and coordinates multiple complex calendars for individuals and teams, ensuring optimal scheduling and alignment. Demonstrates advanced multitasking skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Coordinates travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, updating calendar with details. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, globally, to facilitate effective communication and information sharing. Prepare presentations, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the team. Coordinates with Executive Assistants across the Firm to ensure smooth scheduling of meetings. Independently identifies, organizes and implements a variety of administrative projects seeking efficiencies for the Officers and team. Understands to collaborate with internal teams to prepare for client meetings in house and manages logistics for client visits, including conference room booking, catering arrangements, and guest services. Ensures all external guests are properly registered in the security system for smooth building access and check-in. Professionally prepared to meet and greet clients, creating a positive first impression and ensuring a warm and hospitable environment. Maintains contact database along with routine electronic filing system. Performs miscellaneous support duties and dedicates necessary time beyond routine hours as required including last minute needs to assist Officers in meeting business commitments. Leadership Responsibilities Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential. In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule. Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities. Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge. Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures. Protects SOM from financial and legal risk. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred or equivalent corporate experience. Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in executive level support. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Exhibits initiatives, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Effectively communicates with supervisors through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means. Advanced computer skills including document and presentation preparation; database management; contact management; research and high proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Must be able to manage own workload and coordinate the activities of others. Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM. Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $85,000 to $95,000. For more about SOM: www.som.com Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, engineers, and planners renowned for designing buildings, interiors, and public spaces that push the boundaries of technical and environmental innovation. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate across an international network of studios to deliver projects of lasting impact. Through our built work, research, and advocacy, we are advancing strategies to decarbonize the built environment. Learn more about our commitment to climate action. Working at SOM Our practice was built to champion inclusivity of expertise, people, and ideas. Together, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that equips our teams to face new challenges. Our studio culture offers opportunities for mentorship, growth, and leadership across project teams, offices, and employee resource groups. SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We publish an annual Impact Report as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our practice and the profession. Our Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package is built to support many facets of your well-being—your health, your financial future, and your continued professional growth. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance. We also offer retirement support, free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members, workplace flexibility, paid holidays, family leave, and paid time off. We reimburse costs for professional licenses, certifications, and exams, and offer specialized, in-house career development and mentorship programs designed to help you advance your knowledge and expertise. Notice to Applicants 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. Learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline here.

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16 Jun, 2025

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Designer - Structural Engineering

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$75k–90k/yr

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