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About the Role

As a Sr PM, you must possess 15+ years of architectural and project management expertise, responsible for leading the firm’s most complex, high-value projects and programs. This role provides strategic oversight across multiple projects, ensuring operational excellence, design quality, and client satisfaction at the highest level. This role will influence firm-wide standards, mentor emerging leaders, and drive initiatives that improve efficiency, profitability, and market positioning. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients and a key contributor to business development, this role is critical to advancing the firm’s reputation and growth strategy.

Responsibilities

Direct large-scale, multi-phase projects or portfolios with significant business impact.
Develop and implement strategic work plans, budgets, and resource allocation for complex programs.
Ensure technical rigor, design excellence, and compliance across all phases.
Serve as a senior-level client advisor; lead negotiations and strategic presentations.
Drive client retention and expansion; actively contribute to business development and market positioning.
Mentor and coach project managers and senior staff; build leadership capacity across studios.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation within project teams.
Influence firm-wide operations, including staffing strategies, profitability targets, and resource planning.
Lead process improvement initiatives and implement best practices across studios.
Oversee contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders for complex, multi-project programs.
Manage risk proactively and ensure compliance with firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Architectural licensure preferred

Skills

Expertise in Revit
Expertise in AutoCAD
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite
Expertise in advanced project management tools
Exceptional leadership skills
Exceptional negotiation skills
Exceptional strategic planning skills
Comprehensive knowledge of building codes
Comprehensive knowledge of construction methods
Comprehensive knowledge of integrated project delivery

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum of 15 years of experience
At least 7 years in senior project management roles

Education Level

Professional degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited institution

Salary/Compensations

$144,000 - $168,000

Benefits

Annual bonus
Success sharing bonus program
401(k) guaranteed contribution
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance plans
PTO
Short-term disability programs
Long-term disability programs
Mentorship
Continuing education
Clear pathways to leadership

About the Company

HGA is a firm celebrated for integrated, cross‑disciplinary teamwork and a shared commitment to design excellence.
HGA designs with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place.
Empathy fuels HGA, curiosity drives HGA, and meaningful work leads to innovation.
HGA celebrates individuality, embraces flexibility, and thrives together in the office three days a week.
HGA is a nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers.
HGA shapes environments where people live, work, and play through projects that make a lasting impact.