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About the Role

Our Pre K-12 education sector in San Francisco is seeking an experienced team member with a minimum of 10 years in the A/E industry to join our group of talented Project Managers. The candidate should have broad management expertise, with a focus on DSA-permitted Pre K-12 projects, and extensive experience leading and directing multi-disciplinary teams. This role requires direct responsibility for risk, resource, schedule, and financial management, along with extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services, including client and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Agreement with the owner.
Lead and direct multi-disciplinary A/E teams and all project activities, interfacing with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants and all authorities having jurisdiction, through all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction document and construction administration services.
Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies.
Lead and manage client activities and contracts. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes.
Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team.
Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs, with assistance from the discipline leads, to meet profit goals.
Manage and monitor the gathering of owner required data.
Prepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants, and monitor adherence to those contracts.
Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet the established policies and procedures for quality.
Manage the project team during the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner Agreement.
Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Sector or Business Leader.
Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested.
Interact daily with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders in regard to metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals of your managed projects.
Guide and monitor A/E project teams’ use/adherence to the HED Project Design Process.

Requirements

Minimum ten years' post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry required.
Minimum five years’ experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management.
Experience with DSA-permitted Pre K-12 projects in California.
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through project close-out.
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines.
Strong business acumen, demonstrated in your day-to-day activities.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment under deadline situations.
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach.
Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail.
Maturity, assertiveness, integrity and the ability to lead, influence, and persuade.
A strong, concise, and forthright communication style is required.

Skills

Risk management
Resource management
Schedule management
Financial management
Client management
Contract management
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Organization
Business acumen

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years in the A/E industry
Minimum 5 years leading and directing multi-disciplinary teams

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
Professional Licensure in California
LEED Accreditation preferred

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Excellent benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule

About the Company

At HED, we believe great design has the power to improve lives through positive impact.
Our PreK–12 practice creates inspiring learning environments that support educational excellence, community engagement, and student success.
As an integrated design firm, we bring together architects, engineers, planners, and designers to solve complex challenges through collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Our culture is guided by six core values: Do It as a Team, Be You With Us, Make a Mark, Embrace Change, Thrive With Growth, Strive for Performance.
When you join HED, you’ll have the opportunity to design impactful educational environments, collaborate across disciplines, partner with school districts and stakeholders, contribute to a culture that values mentorship and growth, work in a flexible hybrid environment, and be part of a team committed to design excellence and creating lasting positive impact.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.