Healthcare Studio Principal & Project Leader

HMC Architects; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base+Bonus+Equity+401k

Student loan repayments

Wellness programs

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee ownership after 1 year

Job summary

HMC Architects seeks a Principal in Charge to plan, coordinate, and oversee major projects through all development phases. You will direct staff, manage client relationships, and maintain budgets, schedules, and contract terms.

The role requires 3+ days in the Los Angeles or Ontario, California office, with in-office and work-from-home flexibility on other days. Strong leadership and BD skills are essential for ongoing studio growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
• Architectural license preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and in management of healthcare architectural projects.
• Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in healthcare including HCAI/OSHPD.
• Minimum of 2 years’ as a senior leader, leading project teams and engaging in successful business development.
• Must be on-site in an HMC studio to lead staff a minimum of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the project management cycle.
• Monitor staffing plans and projected workloads to meet expected project timelines, budgets, and profitability.
• Supervise and manage multiple clients and project groups simultaneously, in all phases of projects.
• Review cost estimates and conduct value analysis.
• Resolve issues during construction phase to ensure quality and adherence to design intent.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relations

Education

Architectural degree

Job description

HMC Architects seeks a Principal in Charge to plan, coordinate, and oversee major projects through all development phases. You will direct staff, manage client relationships, and maintain budgets, schedules, and contract terms.

The role requires 3+ days in the Los Angeles or Ontario, California office, with in-office and work-from-home flexibility on other days. Strong leadership and BD skills are essential for ongoing studio growth and community impact.