Shen Milsom & Wilke is a global consulting firm offering innovative technology design solutions and expert guidance. We specialize in audiovisual and multimedia, information technology, security, medical equipment planning, and acoustics, ensuring all services meet client compliance requirements.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Acoustic Consultant with 15+ years of relevant experience to join our Chicago, IL office. Responsibilities include working on high-profile projects, conducting field measurements, developing acoustic computer models, and providing consulting to optimize acoustic performance and reduce noise and vibration.
The ideal candidate will have a background in consulting and acoustic engineering, with a strong understanding of acoustic principles and their application in building and environmental acoustics. Proficiency with sound and vibration testing equipment, as well as the ability to measure and analyze results, is required.
Responsibilities include analyzing and evaluating data, reviewing design documents and specifications, and preparing reports. Experience in education, healthcare, government, commercial, residential, or hospitality sectors is highly valued.
Project management experience, involvement in multi-disciplinary design teams, and coordination with architects, engineers, project managers, and developers are essential. We value qualities and experience that strengthen client service and management.
SM&W follows a hybrid work policy. This role requires on-site presence in the Chicago, IL office or at a project site for three days each week, with the option to work remotely for two days.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, motivation, direction, and training to the team to enhance regional growth and ensure business profitability.
- Serve as a technical and project leader, providing direction and oversight on medium to highly complex projects while independently managing responsibilities and deliverables.
- Provide acoustic consulting in architectural and mechanical acoustics, environmental noise control, and vibration isolation projects.
- Serve as Task Lead and/or Project Manager on medium to highly complex projects, providing technical direction and ensuring successful project execution.
- Manage all aspects of assigned projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, design, quality, client communication, consultant coordination, and project deliverables.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of project scope, schedule, and budget, proactively identifying and addressing issues that may affect project performance.
- Serve as a primary point of contact between the design team, clients, users, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure successful coordination and implementation of acoustic design elements.
- Interact with vendors to facilitate design details and ensure the appropriate specification and integration of acoustic systems and products.
- Stay current on industry developments, emerging technologies, applicable standards, regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Drive culture by setting expectations for work ethic, professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and ownership of the business.
- Actively participate in marketing and business development activities to promote SM&W and its multidisciplinary services.
- Foster a collaborative, high performance environment that reinforces SM&W’s standards for professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and client service.
- This role may require approximately 5% to 15% domestic and international travel
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Acoustics, Physics, Audio Technology, or a related field.
- 15+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably within acoustics, engineering, consulting, or a related technical discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and project stakeholders.
- Strong client service orientation with a commitment to quality, responsiveness, and effective problem solving.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong project management, organizational, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD/BIM, EASE, SoundPLAN, and Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Project Management certification is a plus.
- PE Certification is a plus
Career Advancement:
We offer significant opportunities for advancement within our organization. As a world-renowned reputable firm, we cultivate an environment that promotes learning and advancement, and we are fully committed to our employees' success.
Professional Development:
We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, we offer:
- Training and professional development programs and incentives
- Continued Professional Development
- SM&W University Learning & Development Program
- Mentoring Programs
Benefits / Work life balance: We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Professional Development and Career Advancement Programs
- Training & Education Programs
- Mentorship Programs
- Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
- Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short & Long Term Disability
- A generous Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
- Hybrid work schedules – 3 days in the office or on the job site, 2 days remote
Annual Salary Range: $110,000- $160,000.
The salary range provided represents only one aspect of the overall employee compensation package. Individual compensation determinations are influenced by various factors, including experience, position level, skill sets, geographic location, and the need to maintain internal equity among peers within the organization. We acknowledge that the candidate selected may have either less experience or higher seniority than suggested in the job posting. In such cases, the revised salary range will be communicated to the candidate.
Contact Information: For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to [email protected]. Ref: CHI AC
- Shen Milsom & Wilke, LLC, is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate against race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Employees or applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years experience in the Architect, Engineering & Construction Industry?
Experience:
- Acoustic Consulting: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606
