Senior Project Manager

HMC Architects; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 132,103 - 197,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid wellness courses

Professional development support

Comprehensive compensation package

Job summary

HMC Architects is seeking a Senior Project Manager in San Jose, CA, focused on PreK-12 projects. The role involves planning, coordinating, and administering major projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and client relations.

Applicants should possess an architectural degree, at least 10 years of project management experience, and strong leadership skills. The position requires tracking project profitability and collaboration with various teams for high-quality outcomes.

Salary ranges from $132,103 to $197,608 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in architectural project management.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and complex schedules.
• Proficiency with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects through all phases.
• Supervise and mentor assigned staff.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Judgment

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Job description

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 communities through healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

Why Join HMC

As an employee owned company you become an owner after one year—receiving 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 perform.
• Wellness: company paid wellness courses, on-site gyms (at select locations), access to financial advisors and discounts to wellness platforms, gyms and more.
• Professional Development: LinkedIn learning access, business development training, supportive mentorship, company-paid ARE study materials, exam fees, and licensure completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive Comp and Benefits: Base+Bonus+Equity+401k, including student loan repayments, wellness programs, full medical, dental, vision, time off and holidays above industry standard.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with PreK-12 project experience. In this position you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering a major project or projects through all phases of development. You will work with staff, give directions and resolve architectural problems. You will establish and maintain budgets, schedules, and monitor adherence of terms of contract expectations. You will have autonomy to engage with clients and authority to direct, control, and monitor all project activities. Successful candidates will have strong multi-tasking skills and ability to oversee two to three project managers and multiple project teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects through all phases of work with strong communication, organization, and delegation skills
• Champion sustainable design principles and support HMC’s design standards and guidelines
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff; provide coaching and feedback to support professional growth
• Monitor project profitability, including revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization
• Ensure high-quality design and construction documentation through collaboration with design leadership
• Lead production and review of drawings, specifications, and other project documents
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, ensuring responsiveness and effective relationship management
• Develop workplans, fee proposals, schedules, and resource allocations
• Oversee consultant selection and coordination in compliance with firm standards
• Review and monitor contract documents for quality, coordination, and adherence to the Architect Standard of Care
• Support business development, including participation in interviews and preparation of pursuit proposals and materials
• Assist with financial management including collection of aged accounts and resolution of budgetary issues

Requirements

• Architectural degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural project management and document production across all phases
• Demonstrated leadership, judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple clients, project managers, and complex schedules
• Proficiency with project management tools and architectural software.
• Advanced Revit proficiency required; familiarity with Bluebeam, BIM 360, and other applicable tools
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions
• Ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing to give assignments to office support staff, consultants, and vendors
• Ability to correspond effectively and professionally with agencies, consultants, and clients
• Ability to write and edit specifications
• Set goals, prioritize, and plan work activities for self-management and use time efficiently
• Ability to analyze profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization across projects
• Knowledgeable of daylighting, stormwater management, and commissioning
• Ability to market project capability through client interviews, public presentations, and professional publications
• Self-motivated with a drive to take on new challenges and support business development initiatives

The salary range for this position is $132,103 - $197,608 annually.

The actual salary offered for this position will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s 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.