This project manager role in the Higher Education sector involves leading multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering teams to deliver projects across various typologies and scales. The position suits an experienced professional who is committed to critical thinking, integrated practice, and design excellence, with a focus on university, college, and community college projects.
Responsibilities
Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Agreement with the owner
Lead and direct multi-disciplinary A/E teams and all project activities, interfacing with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants and all authorities having jurisdiction, through all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction document and construction administration services
Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies
Lead and manage client activities and contracts
Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes
Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team
Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs, with assistance from the discipline leads, to meet profit goals
Manage and monitor the gathering of owner required data
Prepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants, and monitor adherence to those contracts
Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet the established policies and procedures for quality
Manage the project team during the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner Agreement
Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Sector or Business Leader
Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested
Interact daily with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders in regard to metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals of your managed projects
Guide and monitor A/E project teams’ use/adherence to the HED Project Design Process
Requirements
Experience of leading A/E Healthcare design/development, including experience with navigating requirements and approvals of Division of the State Architect (DSA) in California
Minimum ten years' post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry
Minimum five years’ experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management
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Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
Professional Licensure
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through project close-out
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines
Strong business acumen, demonstrated in your day-to-day activities
Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment under deadline situations
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail
Capable of traveling to and from project sites, both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetings
Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
Nice to have:
LEED Accreditation
Strong understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements and AHJ approval processes
Important Details
Work environment: hybrid model, with regular in-office days
Relocation assistance: may be provided for qualified non-local candidates
About the Company
HED is a nationwide architecture and engineering practice that values diversity and aims to advance the world through critical thinking, integrated practice, and design excellence.
At HED, great design is about thinking creatively to overcome challenges and improve real world outcomes.
