Principal in Charge – Education

HMC Group; United States; On-site; USD 171,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

HMC Architects in San Jose, CA seeks a Principal in Charge to plan, coordinate and oversee major projects through all development phases, directing staff and maintaining budgets and schedules.

This leadership role requires a California licensed architect with 12+ years' experience in document production and coordination, plus 5+ years leading education or public-sector projects and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree from an accredited university required.
• Licensed architect preferably in California.
• 12+ years experience in production and coordination of documents.
• 5+ years experience with education projects and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead major project(s) through all development phases.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and profitability.
• Oversee client relationships and marketing efforts.
• Supervise multiple project teams and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client engagement

Staff mentoring

Education

Architectural degree from an accredited university

Licensed architect preferably in California

Job description

Who We Are

HMC Architects is an employee owned design firm with a desire to make a difference in our communities As a purpose driven firm based on values our mission to design for good drives everything we do And our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission keeping us on track to being successful

What We Do

Founded with the purpose of anticipating community needs HMC aims to create designs that have a positive impact now and into the future We focus primarily on opportunities to have the most direct contribution to communitiesthrough healthcare education and civic spaces

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one yearreceiving company provided shares at no cost and building long term financial growth as the firm succeeds We also give back through our volunteerism with our Designing Futures Foundation which advances sustainable and regenerative design and supports the next generation of innovators In addition to this we also support our team through Culture We put people over profits giving them the flexibility to manage their work and life We believe in fairness equality in opportunity and rewarding those who performWellness company paid wellness courses on site gyms at select locations access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms gyms and moreProfessional Development LinkedIn learning access business development training supportive mentorship company paid ARE study materials exam fees and licensure completion bonusesComprehensive Comp and Benefits BaseBonusEquity401k including student loan repayments wellness programs full medical dental vision time off and holidays above industry standard

Summary

The Principal in Charge will be responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing a major project or projects through all phases of development Where applicable gives direction to assigned staff Leads the client relationship Assigns appropriate staff Will establish and maintain budgets schedules and monitor adherence of terms of contract expectations Has responsibility for client contact and authority to direct control and monitor all project activities Strong ability to multi task and prioritize Ability to oversee several groups performing work or supporting work Responsible for ongoing marketing and business development and maintaining a consistent backlog of work Responsible for becoming a known presence in community andor specific HMC markets segment The position is located in our San Jose CA office The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays; Fridays are also half days

Position Responsibilities

Business DevelopmentClient Engagement Procure and manage an average of 4M of gross project revenue per year and achieve an average of 53M in new contracts annually through existing clientsrepeat work or new business development activitiesServe as the primary proponent on project pursuits establish strong relationships with clients and leading a team that will present to clientsUse market and client intelligence in locating new opportunities prepositioning preparing qualsproposals and interviewingGenerate new business development leads by reaching out to prospective clientsSuccessfully achieve competitive project wins and transition the management of projects to Project Management staff where appropriateWork with existing clients to identify upcoming architectural needs that can lead to project opportunitiesLead the project team for GoNo Go decisions of project pursuitsEnsure that additional services requested by client are billed and invoiced appropriatelyMaintain an appropriate backlog of work that ensures the viability of the studio and its staffDevelop a network of current and past clients and industry partnersDevelop relationships with agency leaders in their marketsMaintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure that they are satisfied with HMCs servicesAttend conferences events and other networking opportunities to grow HMCs presence in the marketplaceMarket HMC capabilities through public presentations and professional publicationsDirect overall verbal and graphic communication of complex project concepts to clients public agencies and project team members; serve as the primary point of contact for all client issuesWrite RFPS and negotiate contracts and fees with clients and consultantsWrite articles for professional publications of architecture and construction industryWrite and develop project marketing interview materials Participate and lead in project marketing interviewResolve lost opportunity issues including staffing adjustments review of contractual obligations and scope of serviceRepresent HMC in the industry and in the communityLeadership Demonstrate and promote the values and culture of HMC; serve as an HMC advocate internally and externally; be a source of inspiration and encouragement to staff with a positive attitude and genuine care for the firm staff community and clientsDrive accountability across the studio on adherence to HMC technical protocols and standardsSupervise and manage multiple clients and project at once through all phases of projectsDirect and coordinate project work with team members and consultantsEnsure that coaching mentoring and performance enhancing feedback of assigned team members are provided particularly related to technical proficiencyMonitor employee performance and take appropriate action to provide feedback on both positive and negative performanceEstablish productive working relationships and deal effectively and cooperatively with practice leadership clients team members consultants and government agenciesGive assignments to office support staff consultants and vendors clearly effectively and professionallyDisplay willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisionsResolve issues related to team members and consultantsCollaborate with other studio leaders to ensure studio leadership is unified and supportive of each other; work with non studio leadership as needed on firmwide initiativesListen and communicate effectively and professionally in a wide variety of settings inside and outside the firmAssure consistency and integration of technical resources on project teams from pursuit through completionSet goals prioritize and plan work activities for self management and use time efficientlyDirect and prepare work plans and schedules for the completion of technical elements within a project in coordination with project managers and other PrincipalsEnsure that all HMC procedures standards and protocols are followedProject Management Oversee and manage all aspects of the project management cycleMonitor staffing plans and projected workloads to meet expected project timelines budgets and profitabilitySupervise and manage multiple clients and project groups simultaneously in all phases of projectsReview and assist staff in setting budgets goals and preparing work plans that clearly define their expectations and take appropriate action when as neededAchieve gross profit targets on projects under purviewWork with accounting to invoice clients for services and resolve collection of aged accounts and any financial issues with clientsReview and edit specifications as neededAdjust staffing when needed to ensure adequate resource deploymentResponsible for ensuring that all HMC procedures standards and protocols are followedSet goals prioritize and plan work activities for self and staff; use time efficientlyProvide support and leadership to other offices studios and groupsEnsure that project managers support design and follow design intent and quality on all projectsEnsure that documents are reviewed for quality coordination and compliance with the requirements of deliverables and client standards in all phasesReview cost estimates and conduct value analysisResolve plan check and approval issues with the agencies and clientEnsure that materials and systems meet HMC and client standards and are within budgetOversee and resolve issues during construction phase of all work under their supervisionSign and approve drawings as required by HMC polices if you are a licensed architectParticipate in design charettes team design critiques and pin ups

Position Requirements

Architectural degree from an accredited universityLicensed architect preferably in CaliforniaMinimum of 12 years experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and in management of education PreK 12 andor Higher Education architectural projectsMinimum of 5 years recent experience school districts private school systems andor higher education clients municipalities and government entities such as DSAMinimum of 2 years as a senior leader leading project teams and engaging in successful business developmentMust be on site in an HMC studio to lead staff a minimum of 3 days per weekThe salary range for this position is 171323 264070 The actual offered salary for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidates qualification education position knowledge work experience skills ability work location and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities employee stock ownership grants paid time off medical insurance and other wage and benefit opportunities