Project Manager

SMMA is seeking experienced project managers to work on our K-12, higher education, corporate and commercial, federal government, or science and technology projects. We are an integrated, multidisciplinary design firm based in Cambridge, MA and Providence, RI whose mission is to design places that are responsible, well-crafted, venturesome, and beautiful. 

Essential for this role is a solid understanding of the study, design, and construction processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; strong team and leadership abilities; and project planning acumen. As the primary point of contact, the Project Manager will continuously foster collaboration between the design team and the client.

Main Competencies: 

As a Project Manager at SMMA, you will be an excellent planner and organizer with the ability to develop goals and determine priorities while assessing the actions, time, surrounding circumstances, and resources needed to achieve those goals. You will also be a strong communicator who can articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills. Furthermore, you will have a keen business sense and be able to adapt and remain flexible during times of change. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Create proposals for project opportunities 

• Present project information to clients, boards, and community stakeholders 

• Provide clear direction for internal design team members and external consultants 

• Manage internal schedule, budget, and scope 

• Analyze technical challenges, review construction methods, and vet budget pricing for best construction options 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the duration of a project 

• Contribute to SMMA’s business development efforts 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

• Experience with the A/E/C industry 

• Demonstrated successful experience managing design projects through multiple phases 

Preferred: 

• Professional registration 

• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites and clients outside of the greater Boston area 

About the Firm 

SMMA is one of New England’s most unique design firms due to our composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since our incorporation in 1955, we offer an integrated, multidisciplinary environment driven by collaboration between architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts. We focus on building lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets. 

As an employee-owned firm, we believe that good ideas are welcome from anywhere. Our work straddles seven markets—Corporate, Commercial, Life Sciences, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Advanced Technology—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. 

SMMA was founded by MIT and Rensselaer 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, we remain dedicated to this flexible, integrated approach. We are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility. 

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/protégé program 

• Educational reimbursement 

• Licensure and membership reimbursement 

• “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers