Technical Manager

Work at HMC•Los Angeles, CA

11h•$85,065 - $131,972•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Manager will be responsible for team oversight, supervision, and technical development of documentation on architectural projects, and to provide broader technical support and mentoring to the studio. Resolves constructability, technical, code and agency approval issues and has consultant contact and authority to direct, control, and monitor project activities related to the production of construction documents. Utilize technical knowledge to support construction administration activities or lead construction administration activities as assigned. May provide quality control reviews of studio projects. This position is located in HMCs Ontario, California office. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Requirements

A degree from an accredited college in architecture, interior design, civil engineering or construction management or a degree in Revit drafting from a technical institute is desired
Licensed Architect in California required for Project Architect designation
Minimum of ten (10) years experience and demonstrated technical proficiency in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice
Demonstrate motivation in seeking new responsibilities and challenges
Ability to apprise supervisor and client for status of work
Understand contractual liabilities as they relate to projects including fee calculations and or scope of work
Follows HMC procedures, standards, and protocols
Ensure that HMC and client standards and protocol are followed
Be collaborative and mentor staff at all levels to increase technical proficiency of studio
Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for architectural/technical decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions
Able to set goals, prioritize and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
Travel is required on an as-needed basis

Responsibilities

Engage in professional and respectful interactions with internal teams, clients, and consultants
Cooperate in marketing interviews and writing proposals
Resolve technical issues with internal teams, clients, and consultants
Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, internal teams, consultants and vendors
Ability to appropriately delegate assignments to support staff
Collaborate with Project Manager in general oversight and leadership of project teams
Monitor technical aspects of projects and project team makeup in assigned studio
Supervise and manage assigned team members for all phases of projects
Monitor employee performance on a daily basis and taking the appropriate action to report both positive and negative performance, prepare and discuss evaluations
Coordinate with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies
Collaborate with appropriate staff to meet goals and objectives of project
Coach, mentor, and provide performance-enhancing feedback of assigned team members
Answer technical questions on both assigned projects and other projects in the studio, as needed
Serve as a technical resource for the studio, instituting best practices and leading lessons learned sessions to increase overall studio technical proficiency
Estimate hours for assigned tasks and finish tasks within set budget
Assist Project Manager in preparation and implementation of work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing projections and fees as required
Manage project technical documentation process in conjunction with Project Manager
Collaborate with design and production staff, construction administrator, and consultants
Prepare plans of action with their supervisor for resolving project related problems
Ensure that project conforms to contractual agreement with client, meeting all set budgets, goals, and work assignments for their project team that clearly defines project expectations
Review documents to ensure quality, coordination and compliance with the requirements of deliverables in all phases
Manage coordination with government agencies, utility companies and resolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies
Manage project team and consultants in appropriate materials and systems selection
Review documents for code compliance in all phases and issue code interpretations
Review cost estimates and conduct value analysis
Review and approve changes in collaboration with the project design team and client
Supervise and resolve issues in preparation of construction documents
May be required to lead Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings in person or virtual