Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. As a purpose-driven brand 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 Project Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of a medium to large size project through construction. Has primary responsibility for budgeting, scheduling, planning, design, specification, and working drawings on a given project. Resolves architectural problems. Has client contact and authority to direct, control, and monitor all project activities.
This position can be located either in San Diego, California office. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.
Position Responsibilities
Business Development / Client Engagement
- Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants
- Have complete knowledge and follows HMC procedures, standards, and protocols
- Have primary role in marketing interviews and writing marketing proposals
- Maintain primary contact with client and have excellent follow-through with client to help get repeat work
- Write and develop project marketing interview materials. Participate in project marketing interview
- Be proficient with HMC’s documentation and office practice systems
- Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self-managed projects
- Assist in review of agreements with clients and consultants
- Write RFP’S and negotiate contracts and fees with clients and consultants
Leadership
Listen and communicate effectively and professionally in a wide variety of settings inside and outside the firmSupport senior project manager and / or PIC in supervision and delegation of workBe primary source for monitoring employee performance on a daily basis and take appropriate action to report both positive and negative performanceAssist and / or prepare evaluations and meet with their personnel to discuss the evaluationSupervise and manage up to six team members for all phases of projectsEnsure that all HMC procedures, standards, and protocols are followedCoach, mentor, and provide performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team membersProject Management
Oversee and manage all aspects of the project management cycle.Establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively and cooperatively with clients, team members, consultants, and government agenciesManage projects, budgets, staffing, and coordinate billingCollaborate with design and production staff, construction administrator, and consultantsWork to keep projects within cost-saving measures; contribute to profits and revenues, and use resources effectivelyUnderstand contractual liabilities as they relate to projects including fee calculationsMonitor and assist their supervisor in the collection of aged accounts payable for the projectsPrepare plans of action with their supervisor for resolving project related problemsEnsure that project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectationsSupport design team and ensure that the design intent is followed through all phasesIntegrate design principles with project design team and maintain design integrity through all phasesPromote design quality and design collaborationCollaborate with project design team for programming, planning, and feasibility analysis.Coordinate with government agencies, utility companies, and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agenciesGuide and direct project team and consultants for appropriate materials and systemsReview documents for code compliance in all phases and issue code interpretationsReview cost estimates and conduct value analysisReview and approve changes in collaboration with the project design team and clientSupervise and resolve issues in preparation of construction documentsDemonstrate capabilities of Construction AdministratorResponsible for the completeness of the specificationsPosition Requirements
Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiencyMinimum of 7 years’ experience of experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and in management of projectsAbility to supervise and manage multiple clients and project managers for all phases of projectsProficiency in project management tools and softwareAdvanced skills in Revit and other relevant architectural softwareThe salary range for this position is $85,065 - $127,281
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.