Project Manager - PreK- 12

Harley Ellis Devereaux • Sacramento, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

HED is seeking a senior-level Project Manager for its PreK–12 education practice, based in the Sacramento office. The role focuses on DSA-permitted PreK–12 projects in California and requires broad project-management expertise, including leading multidisciplinary A/E teams and managing project risk, resources, schedules, and finances. The Project Manager works with the Principal-in-Charge, clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal leaders throughout project delivery, from proposals and programming through construction administration and close-out.

The position supports the development of inspiring learning environments and collaborative, technically rigorous design solutions. HED offers a flexible hybrid work environment with regular in-office collaboration. This is a highly visible senior role requiring maturity, integrity, assertiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry.
• At least 5 years of experience as an A/E or client-side Project Manager, with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management.
• Experience with DSA-permitted PreK–12 projects in California.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Professional licensure in California.
• Extensive knowledge of professional A/E services from marketing through project close-out, including client and contract requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of coordination across design disciplines.
• Strong business acumen.
• Leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with others in a design-focused environment under deadline conditions.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills; a strong, concise, and forthright communication style.
• Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach.
• Strategic outlook and attention to detail.
• Maturity, assertiveness, integrity, and the ability to lead, influence, and persuade.

Nice To Haves

• LEED Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with professional-services proposals and negotiation of owner agreements.
• Lead multidisciplinary A/E teams and project activities through programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies.
• Lead and manage client activities and contracts.
• Identify and secure additional-service fees before performing work outside the owner agreement or previously approved scope.
• Manage the overall project schedule and coordinate short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with the project team.
• Establish and monitor discipline-hour budgets and staffing needs with discipline leads to meet profit goals.
• Manage gathering of owner-required data.
• Prepare owner and consultant contract forms and monitor adherence to contracts.
• Schedule, coordinate, and manage design and technical reviews throughout project phases in accordance with quality policies and procedures.
• Manage the project team during bidding and construction administration in accordance with the owner agreement.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including client maintenance, proposals, and interviews, as directed by sector or business leadership.
• Assist the Principal-in-Charge with post-construction evaluation when requested.
• Coordinate with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders regarding project-success metrics, issue resolution, and strategic goals for managed projects.
• Guide and monitor project teams’ use of and adherence to the HED Project Design Process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Mentorship, professional development, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior