Senior Architecture Project Manager - Science

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Senior Architecture Project Manager (Science) to lead multidisciplinary teams on large, technical projects, focusing on research lab initiatives.

Key responsibilities include project oversight, client relations, and mentorship of staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Architecture, 10 years of experience, and must be registered architects. This role impacts community well-being and offers opportunities for sustainable design.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Registered Architect.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Assume responsibility for large complex projects.
• Establish and maintain client relations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project Management

Communication

Budget oversight

Quality assurance

Sustainable design/LEED

Local market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Architecture Project Manager (Science) at HDR will lead multidisciplinary teams on large and technical projects, ensuring successful project delivery through coordination, budget oversight, quality assurance, client relations, and staff mentorship. The role focuses on science and research lab projects that impact community well‑being worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development & initiation to close‑out).
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of large multidisciplinary projects or medium‑sized projects with high technical complexity involving a large project staff.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, participating in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in collaboration with staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinating and adjusting work effort to stay within agreed‑to budget and schedule.
• Work with Accounting, Operations and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Due to client contract requirements, only candidates with US citizenship will be considered.
• This position is subject to a government background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Laboratory, R&D, Biotech, or Science experience.
• PMP certification.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Minimum five years of project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Must be able to lead a team on projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market.
• Good planning and mentoring skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in HDR's employee‑owned culture.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.