HED · 1 day ago
Project Manager - Higher Education
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expHED is an inclusive architecture and engineering practice focused on advancing the world through critical thinking and design excellence. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Higher Education sector to lead teams on large-scale institutional projects while maintaining client relations and project activities.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Project Managers at HED are responsible for leading teams in all aspects of our professional services while maintaining liaison between the project team, client, consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction over the project
The Project Manager works in collaboration with the Principal-in-Charge and the Project Architect/Engineer to create and deliver Positive Impact for our clients, colleagues, and community
Fundamental to the PM role is spearheading the team’s efforts in achieving Design Excellence through establishing project Goals, defining and executing Strategies to achieve these, and tracking and capturing the Results
Project Managers lead and facilitate all project activities and processes from the initial marketing effort (including participation in interviews and preparation of proposals) to scope refinement and planning, through the design, permit, bid and construction administration phases, and the post-construction evaluation
PMs manage day-to-day client relations and project activities, potentially on multiple projects at one time
Responsibilities include fee and contract negotiations and ongoing management, planning and schedule development and monitoring, project scope and financial management, coordination of quality reviews, and facilitation of workplans to determine staffing needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum ten years' professional experience in the A/E industry required
Experience with Higher Education projects in the U.S. required
Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering required
Professional Licensure required
Experience in project financial and risk management is a must
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from business development through project close-out, including design and technical expertise
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
Strong leadership and teamwork skills including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment
Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
Strong business acumen
Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail
Preferred
Experience in managing complex high-rise, multiple stakeholder projects strongly preferred
LEED Accreditation preferred
Company
HED
At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Enrique Suarez
Principal | CEO
Gary Skog, FAIA, LEED AP
Chief Executive Officer
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