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Principal in Charge at HMC Architects

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HMC Architects is an employee‑owned design firm dedicated to making a difference in communities. As a purpose‑driven brand, our mission to design for good drives everything we do. Our ownership culture creates alignment and increased commitment to that mission, keeping us on track to being successful.

The Principal in Charge is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing major projects through all phases, while leading client relationships and assigning appropriate staff. This role ensures budgets, schedules, and contract terms are met, directs and monitors all project activities, and manages multiple teams effectively. The position requires strong multitasking and prioritization skills, oversight of several work groups, and active involvement in marketing and business development to maintain a consistent backlog of work.

Additionally, the Principal in Charge is expected to establish a strong presence within the community and targeted HMC market segments.

The position is located in Sacramento, California. This position is eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) working arrangement requiring three days in the office and the ability to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

• Procure and manage an average of $4M of gross project revenue per year and achieve an average of $5.3M in new contracts annually through existing clients, repeat work, or new business development activities.
• Serve as the primary proponent on project pursuits, establish strong relationships with clients, and lead a team that will present to clients.
• Use market and client intelligence in locating new opportunities, prepositioning, preparing qualifications/proposals, and interviewing.
• Generate new business development leads by reaching out to prospective clients.
• Successfully achieve competitive project wins and transition the management of projects to Project Management staff where appropriate.
• Work with existing clients to identify upcoming architectural needs that can lead to project opportunities.
• Lead the project team for Go/No Go decisions of project pursuits.
• Ensure that additional services requested by client are billed and invoiced appropriately.
• Maintain an appropriate backlog of work that ensures the viability of the studio and its staff.
• Develop a network of current and past clients and industry partners.
• Develop relationships with agency leaders in their markets.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure that they are satisfied with HMC’s services.
• Attend conferences, events, and other networking opportunities to grow HMC’s presence in the marketplace.
• Market HMC capabilities through public presentations and professional publications.
• Direct 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 issues.
• Write RFPs and negotiate contracts and fees with clients and consultants.
• Write articles for professional publications of architecture and construction industry.
• Write and develop project marketing interview materials. Participate and lead in project marketing interview.
• Resolve "lost opportunity" issues, including staffing adjustments, review of contractual obligations, and scope of service.
• Represent HMC in the industry and in the community.

• 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 clients.
• Drive accountability across the studio on adherence to HMC technical protocols and standards.
• Supervise and manage multiple clients and projects at once through all phases of projects.
• Direct and coordinate project work with team members and consultants.
• Ensure that coaching, mentoring, and performance‑enhancing feedback of assigned team members are provided, particularly related to technical proficiency.
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