Do you have an interest in expanding your passion for making a positive and lasting impact through design? If so, HGA has a great opportunity for you!

As a Project Manager, you will collaborate with our award-winning thought leaders on exciting projects that involves thoughtful planning, research, sustainability and architectural innovation! We are looking for an individual who enjoys actively managing project teams and has confidence building long-term strategic relationships with our pubic clients in Northern California. HGA is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, creative team leader to join our Public|Corporate practice group in Sacramento.

In addition to advancing HGA's commitment to original design, your position requires excellent communication, time management and technical skills. You will be working closely with Principals, Senior Designers, Project Architects and other Project Managers developing unique and complex design solutions in response to our client's needs and deadlines. Your oversight on projects will enhance existing client relationships and build new ones through excellent design services.

Successful candidates will be a registered architect (preferably in California) with 10+ years of professional experience honed on increasingly more complex projects. You will have demonstrated your skills by working on large-scale and multiple smaller-sized, challenging projects simultaneously. Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly with team members and clients is essential. You will leverage the technical skills of your teams to deliver projects on budget and on schedule. Experience with the State Fire Marshal and Division of the State Architect is important, familiarity with LEED accreditation and the Design/Build project delivery method is preferred. Proficiency with Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software is desirable. Expertise with Project Management software and Microsoft Office products is necessary.

Collaborate with Principal in evaluation of project requirements and helps to negotiate an acceptable owner-architect agreement including the fee and time schedule.
• Demonstrate task-focused mastery of project scope, profitability, schedule and budget. Completes projects on schedule, within budget and with maximum client satisfaction.
• Negotiate critical issues with top-level architects, engineers and officials of other organizations and firms.
• Utilize experience and technical knowledge and monitors quality of the construction documents keeping in mind schedules/budgets and provides coaching/communication as appropriate with team leaders and/or team members who are responsible for work flow/timelines, etc.
• Develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets for each project and monitors project costs, completion status against budget schedules/timelines.
• Oversee all correspondence and pertinent documents, making sure they are accurate, signs or obtains signatures and seeks legal counsel as appropriate.
• Coordinate review and evaluation of contractor bids and works with Principal so that award recommendation can be submitted to owner.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for projects in the absence of and as delegated by the Principal and/or Practice Group Leader keeping lines of communication open with all office management leaders and assists with preparation of client billings prior to submittal for signature.
• Collaborate with the Principal as requested in the marketing of projects including development of proposals and possible participation in client interviews.
• Set an example for team effort through the spirit of cooperation while directing, organizing and mentoring junior staff.

• Bachelor's degree in architecture
• Licensed architect in California preferred
• Division of the State Architect (DSA) and Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Experience preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• 8-10 years of experience working as project manager on small and large-scale project types
• Strong graphic skills
• Revit knowledge and experience required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other industry accepted software as well as experience working with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $86,500-$125,600

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.

Equity

Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

Sustainability

We are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

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