Assistant Project Manager - Mandarin Speaking - APA

Job #43320

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
San Francisco, CA

Job at a Glance
Job Category
Job Level	Mid II (4-8 years)
Salary Range	Open
AICP Certification	Desirable

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, an internationally-known, multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering design practice seeks applications for a bi-lingual Assistant Project Manager to join the Urban Design and Planning Studio in its San Francisco office. The Studio specializes in the planning and urban design of large-scale, urban revitalization projects, as well as in master plans for major institutions, business campuses, and new communities. Projects are primarily located in the western United States and the Pacific Rim. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on prestigious projects for interdisciplinary collaboration within the firm. Fluency in both Mandarin Chinese and English is required.

Primary Responsibilities:
? Contribute to SOM?s vision by enabling clear communication among team members, consultants and clients. Promote professional relationships internally and externally.
? Serve as a point of contact for SOM?s clients, Local Planning Institute (LPI), local project team, specialty consultants, suppliers and contractors in China.
? Prepare, review and translate project memos, correspondence, technical documents, contracts and schedules for professional services.
? Assist Project Manager in daily communication with the project team.
? Schedule and conduct technical coordination and presentations meetings with the client project team, LPI, specialty consultants, and others as applicable. Record and document meeting minutes during technical calls and document resulting action items.
? Facilitate meetings locally in China, as needed.
? Provide translation services to the team on incoming technical documents/drawings issued by the Client, LPI, consultants, and on other outgoing documents.
? In conjunction with Project Manager and Senior Designer, prepare appropriate billings and pursue payment compliance.
? In conjunction with Project Manager and Senior Designer, manage and coordinate multiple schedules, both individual and project specific.
? Dedicate the necessary time beyond routine hours (as required, including last-minute needs) to assist in meeting business commitments.
? Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skill set:
? Master Degree in Urban Design or City Planning, with undergraduate training in architecture design. AICP and /or LEED accreditation are a plus.
? Ability to read, write and speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and English.
? At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible project experience in the urban design and physical planning profession in North America.
? Thorough knowledge of urban design and planning issues, including site planning, zoning, infrastructure and utility planning, and sustainable design practices
? A proven work ethic and the ability to anticipate needs, service clients, initiate decisions and coordinate the activities of others.
? Strong command of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
? Highly-motivated, good team player, and possess strong oral and written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills.
? Autocad, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator skills highly desirable.
? Travel may be required

Source: http://www.planning.org/jobs/search/listing.htm?AdID=43320

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