Senior Project Manager

Work at HMC•Los Angeles, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm focused on making a difference in communities through purpose-driven design. Their mission is to "design for good," primarily impacting healthcare, education, and civic spaces. As an employee-owned company, individuals become owners after one year, receiving company-provided shares. The firm also supports its team through a culture that prioritizes people, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive compensation and benefits. The Senior Project Manager role is for an experienced individual with Pre-K-12 (Education) project experience. This position involves planning, coordinating, and administering major projects through all development phases, working with staff, resolving architectural problems, and establishing/maintaining budgets and schedules. The role offers autonomy in client engagement and authority to direct, control, and monitor project activities. Successful candidates will have strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to oversee two to three project managers and multiple project teams. This position is located in HMC’s Los Angeles, CA office and requires 3 days in the office with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural project management and document production across all phases
Demonstrated leadership, judgment, and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage multiple clients, project managers, and complex schedules
Proficiency with project management tools and architectural software. Advanced Revit proficiency required; familiarity with Bluebeam, BIM 360, and other applicable tools
Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions
Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors
Ability to correspond effectively and professionally with agencies, consultants, and clients
Ability to write and edit specifications
Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
Ability to analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization across projects
Knowledgeable of daylighting, stormwater management, and commissioning
Ability to market project capability through client interviews, public presentations, and professional publications
Self-motivated with a drive to take on new challenges and support business development initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple projects through all phases of work with strong communication, organization, and delegation skills
Champion sustainable design principles and support HMC’s design standards and guidelines
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff; provide coaching and feedback to support professional growth
Monitor project profitability, including revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
Ensure high-quality design and construction documentation through collaboration with design leadership
Lead production and review of drawings, specifications, and other project documents
Serve as the primary client point of contact, ensuring responsiveness and effective relationship management
Develop workplans, fee proposals, schedules, and resource allocations
Oversee consultant selection and coordination in compliance with firm standards
Review and monitor contract documents for quality, coordination, and adherence to the Architect Standard of Care
Support business development, including participation in interviews and preparation of pursuit proposals and materials
Assist with financial management including collection of aged accounts and resolution of budgetary issues
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned