HED

Project Manager - Higher Education (Community College Focus)

HED$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum ten years' post-graduate experience in the A/E industry
  • Minimum five years' experience as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Professional Licensure required
  • LEED Accreditation preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of A/E services from marketing to project close-out
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in professional services proposals and negotiate agreements with owners
  • Lead multi-disciplinary A/E teams through all project phases
  • Prepare and monitor project plans and strategies
  • Manage client activities and secure additional service fees for changes
  • Develop and coordinate project schedules and staffing
  • Monitor contract compliance and manage project budgets
  • Participate in marketing efforts and client maintenance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a focus area of community college projects
  • Engagement in all phases of project development
  • Collaborative work environment with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Involvement in professional growth activities such as marketing and proposals
  • Potential for professional development through industry-specific experiences
Full Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Our Higher Education sector is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Project Managers. The candidate should have broad expertise, with a focus on Higher Education, specifically community college, and be enthused about joining HED's shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience delivering projects in community college educational facilities, including a strong understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements, and approval processes.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist the Principal-in-Charge with the professional services proposal process and in negotiating the Agreement with the owner
  • Lead and direct multi-disciplinary A/E teams and all project activities, interfacing with the project team, clients, contractors, consultants and all authorities having jurisdiction, through all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design development, construction document and construction administration services
  • Prepare, implement, and monitor project plans and strategies
  • Lead and manage client activities and contracts. Identify and secure, prior to doing the work, additional service fees for activities outside the Owner Agreement and any previously approved work requiring changes
  • Manage overall project schedule and develop, coordinate and manage short-term schedules, next steps, and tasks with project team
  • Establish and monitor discipline hour budgets and staffing needs, with assistance from the discipline leads, to meet profit goals
  • Manage and monitor the gathering of owner required data
  • Prepare contract forms for both owners and any consultants, and monitor adherence to those contracts
  • Schedule, coordinate, and manage all required design and technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet the established policies and procedures for quality
  • Manage the project team during the bidding and construction administration phase in accordance with the requirements of the Owner Agreement
  • Participate in marketing efforts including client maintenance, proposals and interviews as directed by the Sector or Business Leader
  • Assist the Principal-in-Charge in the post-construction evaluation process when requested
  • Interact daily with Operations Leaders and Business Leaders in regard to metrics for project success, issue resolution, and strategic goals of your managed projects
  • Guide and monitor A/E project teams' use/adherence to the HED Project Design Process

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience of leading A/E Healthcare design/development, including experience with navigating requirements and approvals of Division of the State Architect (DSA) in California
  • Minimum ten years' post-graduate professional experience in the A/E industry
  • Minimum five years' experience working as an A/E or Client-Side Project Manager with direct responsibility for project financial and risk management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering
  • Professional Licensure
  • LEED Accreditation preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional A/E services from marketing through project close-out
  • Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of the coordination of all design disciplines
  • Strong business acumen, demonstrated in your day-to-day activities
  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills, including the ability to lead, motivate, and work well with others in a design-focused environment under deadline situations
  • Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
  • Strategic outlook, with an eye for detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Capable of traveling to and from project sites, both locally and across the US; attending client, project, and construction meetings
  • Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
  • Ability to use office equipment for communication and documentation purposes
  • Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

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About HED

HED is an architecture and engineering firm that provides design and consulting services for a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and corporate. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. HED has offices in several cities across the United States and has worked on projects around the world. The company is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards for its work. HED's mission is to create environments that enhance the human experience and improve the quality of life.
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