HMC Architects

Project Manager

HMC Architects$85K — $127K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency.
  • 7+ years of experience in architectural document production and project management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of contractual liabilities and fee management.
  • Ability to make sound decisions involving stakeholders and project resources.
  • Experience in delegation and task assignment to teams and consultants.
  • Proficient in writing/editing specifications and professional correspondence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage up to six team members throughout all project phases.
  • Coach and mentor team, providing performance feedback and conducting evaluations.
  • Maintain and strengthen client relationships to secure repeat business.
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing processes.
  • Prepare work plans, meeting minutes, and necessary professional correspondence.
  • Review agreements and negotiate contracts and fees with clients.
  • Collaborate with consultants and team members to uphold design intent.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with three days in-office and two days remote.
  • Opportunity to work with a well-regarded architectural firm, Bassetti Architects.
  • Engagement in medium to large-scale architectural projects with a focus on design quality.
  • Potential for career growth through mentoring and project leadership.
  • Community involvement through coordination with agencies and stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Project Manager leads medium to large architectural projects from early planning through construction, overseeing design development, budgeting, scheduling, specifications, and construction documents. The role serves as the primary client contact, ensures design intent is maintained, manages project teams, coordinates with agencies and consultants, and resolves project challenges while supporting profitability and strong client relationships.

This position is located in Seattle, Washington and will support Bassetti Architects, a design studio of HMC Architects. The position requires 3 days in the office and the ability to work from home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, supervise, and manage up to six team members across all project phases.
  • Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback; assist with evaluations.
  • Maintain primary client contact; manage client relationships and follow-through to secure repeat work.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing projections, fees, and billing.
  • Prepare work plans, meeting minutes, change orders, RFIs, and professional correspondence.
  • Review agreements, write RFPs, and negotiate contracts and fees.
  • Collaborate with design, production, construction admin, and consultants to maintain design intent.
  • Participate in design charrettes; promote design quality and integration of design principles.
  • Coordinate with government agencies, utilities, and resolve plan check / approval issues.
  • Review documents for quality, coordination, code compliance, and deliverable requirements.
  • Oversee materials and systems selection; review cost estimates and perform value analysis.
  • Supervise preparation of construction documents; ensure completeness of specifications.
  • Support collection of aged accounts payable and contribute to resource-efficient project delivery.

Requirements
  • Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in architectural document production, coordination, and project management.
  • Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of contractual liabilities, fee calculations, and scope management.
  • Ability to make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and involve appropriate stakeholders.
  • Ability to assign and delegate tasks respectfully to staff, consultants, and vendors.
  • Ability to write/edit specifications and correspond with agencies, consultants, and clients.
  • Strong organizational skills: goal-setting, prioritization, planning, and time management.
  • Ability to estimate hours for tasks and complete work within agreed-upon budget.

The salary range for this position is $85,065 - $127,281 annually.

The actual offered salary 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.

About HMC Architects

HMC Architects is an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1940 and has since grown to include offices in California, Nevada, and Arizona. HMC Architects specializes in healthcare, education, and civic architecture, and has completed projects for clients such as the University of California, Los Angeles, and the City of Los Angeles. The firm has won numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects' Firm Award in 2017.
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