Project Manager

HGA • San Francisco, CA

1d • $119,000 - $143,300

About The Position

Make a lasting impact through design—join HGA’s Science + Technology practice in San Francisco, CA! If you're passionate about using design to create meaningful and lasting change, we have an exciting opportunity for you at HGA. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Science + Technology team in San Francisco. In this role, you will collaborate with our award-winning thought leaders on innovative projects that integrate thoughtful planning, research, sustainability, and architectural excellence. We're looking for someone who enjoys actively leading project teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and building long-term strategic relationships with clients in the science and technology sector. Key qualities we’re looking for: Strong leadership and project management skills A passion for purpose-driven, high-impact design Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and complex project scopes Confidence in client engagement and long-term relationship development Join us in shaping environments that support scientific innovation, empower users, and elevate the built environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or other related field; Master's degree preferred
• Licensed Architect preferred
• 10+ years of project management experience required
• Expertise with Project Management software and Microsoft Office products is necessary
• Professional experience honed on increasingly more complex projects required
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale and multiple smaller-sized, challenging projects simultaneously
• Team player
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients
• Ability to leverage technical skills of your teams to deliver projects on budget and on schedule

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LEED accreditation and Design/Build project delivery method is preferred
• Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software is preferred

Responsibilities

• collaborate with Principal in evaluation of project requirements and help to negotiate an acceptable owner-architect agreement including the fee and time schedule
• demonstrate task-focused mastery of project scope, profitability, schedule and budget
• complete projects on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction
• negotiate critical issues with top-level architects, engineers and officials of other organizations and firms
• utilize experience and technical knowledge and monitor quality of the construction documents keeping in mind schedules/budgets and provide coaching/communication as appropriate with team leaders and/or team members who are responsible for work flow/timelines, etc
• develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitor project costs, completion status against budget schedules/timelines
• oversee all correspondence and pertinent documents, making sure they are accurate, sign or obtain signatures and seek legal counsel as appropriate
• coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids and work with Principal so that award recommendation can be submitted to owner
• provide day-to-day leadership in the absence of and as delegated by the Principal and/or Practice Group Leader keeping lines of communication open with all office management leaders and assist with preparation of client billings prior to submittal for signature
• collaborate with the Principal as requested in the marketing of projects including development of proposals and participation in client interviews
• set an example for team effort through the spirit of cooperation and collaboration while directing, organizing, coaching and mentoring junior staff
• perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
• 401(k) guaranteed contribution
• paid parental leave
• medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees