Senior Project Manager / PreK12

Senior Project Manager / PreK12

Department:Los Angeles

Location:Ontario, CA

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven firm based on values, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs, HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact, now and into the future. We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communities-through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing planning, coordination, and administration of assigned projects through all phases of the work. Collaborates with principal, designer, and architectural staff to develop designs, produce construction documentation, provide client care, and resolve architectural questions. Has the responsibility to monitor and direct project execution.

Will assist in staff development, reinforce a positive and robust office culture, and conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. Supervise staff as assigned. Mentor, guide, and evaluate assigned staff as required. Participate in recruitment and interviews of new employee candidates. Provide studio leadership as directed by the Managing Principal.

Shall develop strong working relationships with external industry partners and clients through the execution of project work. Participate in business development activities and assist in the preparation of pursuit material, award submittals, thought leadership content, and other collateral needed to capture and communicate institutional knowledge.

This position is located in the Los Angeles, California. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities

Champion sustainable design principles

Champion HMC design guidelines

Manage multiple projects through all phases of work through effective delegation, clear communication, and sound leadership

Supervise staff as assigned; accurately and fairly evaluate the performance of those who they supervise

Ensure that coaching, mentoring, and performance-enhancing feedback for assigned team members are provided

Analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization across projects

Collaborate with design leadership to ensure the quality of project design and documentation, through all phases of projects

Participate in project pursuit interviews

Lead production and review of architectural drawings, specifications, and design documents

Allocate resources efficiently and effectively, optimizing team performance

Assume responsibility for the following:

Client communication

Workplans

Fee proposals

Consultant selection in accordance with HMC standard operating procedures

Maintaining project budgets

Review of contract documents to ensure quality, coordination, and compliance with the contract requirements, HMC standards, and Architect Standard of Care

Development of project specifications

Assist with the following:

Serve as primary proponent for project pursuits when strategically appropriate

Preparation, writing and development of content for project pursuit proposals

Collection of aged accounts and resolving financial issues relative to project budgets

All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency

Minimum of 10 years' experience of experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and in management of projects

Exemplify HMC values

Listen and communicate effectively and professionally

Exhibit sound and accurate judgment

Ability to supervise and manage multiple clients and project managers for all phases of projects Proficiency in project management tools and software

Direct overall verbal and graphic communication of complex project concepts to clients, public agencies, and project team members, and be primary point of contact for all client issues

Cultivate productive working relationships; foster and promote collaboration with HMC team members, consultants, clients, and other external partners in pursuing common goals and fulfillment of HMC's purpose and mission

Ability to delegate assignments to support staff and always be respectful

Advanced skills in Revit and other relevant architectural software

Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges

The salary range for this position is $105,682 to $158,086

The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate's qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.