HED · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager - PreK- 12
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expHED is a nationwide team known for its creativity and commitment to integrity, seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Pre K-12 education sector. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing project schedules, and ensuring adherence to client and contract requirements throughout all phases of the project.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
Professional Licensure 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
Computer literate
This is a senior level position, highly visible to clients and employees, that requires maturity, assertiveness, integrity and the ability to lead, influence, and persuade. A strong, concise, and forthright communication style is required
Preferred
LEED Accreditation preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits
Flexible hybrid work schedule
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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