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.

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.

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.

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.