A national architecture, engineering and design firm creating integrated planning and design solutions.
Senior Project Manager overseeing DSA‑permitted Pre K‑12 A/E projects in California.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
San Francisco Bay Area
Hybrid
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Interior Design
Sustainable Design
Planning
Mechanical Engineering
Healthcare Design
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Workplace
Housing
Mixed-use
Science and Technology
Higher Education
Pre K-12
Community Education
Role
Description
client management
project scheduling
design reviews
contract administration
budget monitoring
data gathering
Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Agreement with the owner.
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.
Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested.
Manage and monitor the gathering of owner required data.
Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Sector or Business Leader.
Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies.
Interact daily with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders in regard to metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals of your managed projects.
Manage the project team during the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner Agreement.
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.
Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs, with assistance from the discipline leads, to meet profit goals.
Guide and monitor A/E project teams’ use/adherence to the HED Project Design Process.
Prepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants, and monitor adherence to those contracts.
Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team.
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.
Requirements
10+ years
bachelor's
leed
leadership
pre k-12
computer literate
Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail.
Strong business acumen, demonstrated in your day-to-day activities.
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines.
Minimum ten years' post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry required.
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through project close-out.
Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment under deadline situations.
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.
Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering.
Computer literate.
Capable of traveling to and from project sites, both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetings.
Experience with DSA-permitted Pre K-12 projects in California.
LEED Accreditation preferred.
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Minimum five years’ experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management.
Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1908
Years of Expertise
A century of architectural and engineering expertise informs their work.
2022
Strategic Growth
Through mergers like the integration of VAI Architects, they have expanded coast to coast.
Leveraging integrated, multi-disciplinary planning, they combine architecture, engineering, landscape, and interior design.
Projects include LEED-certified data centers, performing arts centers, and innovative educational campuses.
Maintains steady financials as a privately held firm, reinvesting in long-term growth and design excellence.
Known for delivering cohesive, technically adept spaces that seamlessly combine form, function, and innovation.
Culture + Values
Advancing Your World
Critical Thinking
Integrated Practice
Design Excellence
Environment + Sustainability
Carbon Neutral by 2030
Climate Commitment
Aims to achieve net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030.
Net Zero 2030 & 2040
Embodied Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero embodied carbon by 2040 and operational carbon by 2030.
Top 100 Green Firms
ENR Ranking 2023
Recognized among ENR's Top 100 Green Design Firms in 2023.
Sustainable Design Giants
Interior Design 2023
Named in Interior Design's Sustainability Giants list in 2023.
Signatory to AIA 2030 Commitment aiming for carbon neutrality of operational energy by 2030
Signatory to Carbon Leadership Forum’s MEP 2040 Challenge targeting net zero operational carbon by 2030 and embodied carbon by 2040
Signatory to 1.5 °C COP26 Communiqué and participant in AEC Sustainable Leaders Group “Build Back Greener” letter
Updated 2023 Sustainability Action Plan includes “Net Zero Everything” roadmap with accountability measures for all disciplines
Integrates sustainable planning, reduced non-renewable energy use, natural resource stewardship and resilience into standard design processes
Inclusion & Diversity
3.2/5 Rating
Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company has received a Glassdoor rating of 3.2/5 for its diversity and inclusion initiatives, reflecting external evaluation of its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace.
Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion embedded in 'What we believe in: Individuality Together'
LinkedIn: 'foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning'
Glassdoor: pay‑equality pledge in place
Glassdoor: 'Diversity commitment' program supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce