Project Manager - PreK- 12
About The Position
HED is seeking a senior-level Project Manager for its PreK–12 education practice, based in Sacramento. The role focuses on DSA-permitted PreK–12 projects in California and requires broad management expertise, including experience leading multidisciplinary A/E teams and direct responsibility for project risk, resources, schedules, and finances. The Project Manager oversees projects from programming and design through bidding, construction administration, and close-out, while managing client and contract requirements and supporting business development. The role is highly visible to clients and employees and calls for mature, assertive, and effective leadership and communication. HED is an integrated design firm bringing together architects, engineers, planners, and designers. Its PreK–12 practice aims to create inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success. The firm describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, growth-oriented, adaptable, and committed to design and technical excellence. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, with work-from-home flexibility and regular in-office days. The Sacramento office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.
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.
- Comprehensive understanding of coordination across design disciplines.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with others in a design-focused environment under deadline pressure.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach.
- Strategic outlook and attention to detail.
- Maturity, assertiveness, integrity, and ability to lead, influence, and persuade in a senior, client- and employee-visible position.
- Strong, concise, and forthright communication style.
- Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation.
- Visual acuity to perform job responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- LEED Accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Principal-in-Charge with professional services proposals and negotiation of owner agreements.
- Lead and direct multidisciplinary A/E teams and project activities, coordinating with project teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction throughout 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, working with discipline leads to meet profit goals.
- Manage collection of owner-required data.
- Prepare owner and consultant contract forms and monitor compliance with those contracts.
- Schedule, coordinate, and manage required 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 activities, including client maintenance, proposals, and interviews, as directed by the Sector or Business Leader.
- Assist the Principal-in-Charge with post-construction evaluations when requested.
- Work with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders on project-success metrics, issue resolution, and strategic goals for managed projects.
- Guide and monitor A/E project teams’ use of and adherence to the HED Project Design Process.
- Travel to project sites and attend client, project, and construction meetings; access sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent benefits.
- Flexible hybrid work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
