Project Manager - Education and Arts + Culture

Overview:

HGA's Education and Arts + Culture markets invite a talented, design-sensitive Project Manager to join our Washington, DC team.

• Higher Education
• Performing Arts Centers
• PreK - 12 Schools
• Health Education
• Health Education Science Centers
• Nature & Science Centers
• Museums & Galleries
• Zoos & Aquariums
• Sacred Spaces

• Collaborate with principals to evaluate project requirements and negotiate owner-architect agreements.
• Demonstrate mastery of scope, schedule, budget and profitability, completing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Negotiate critical issues with owners, contractors, architects, engineers and specialty consultants.
• Utilize technical knowledge to monitor construction documents, providing coaching and communication to team leaders and members responsible for workflow and timelines.
• Develop discipline cost and work-hour budgets, monitoring project costs against budget, schedules and timelines.
• Oversee all correspondence and documents, ensuring accuracy, signatures and legal counsel as appropriate.
• Aid principals and practice group leaders in equitable team building.
• Facilitate integration of sustainable building practices with Project Architects and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate contractor bid review and work with principals for award recommendation.
• Provide day-to-day leadership in absence of principals or Practice Group Leaders, maintaining open communication with office management leaders and preparing client billings for signature.
• Collaborate with Practice Group Leader on project marketing, proposal development, client interviews and mentoring junior staff.

• Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in Architecture.
• Architectural licensure preferred; LEED Accreditation and/or WELL AP is a plus.
• 12+ years of professional experience, including 5 years in project management of complex projects.
• Experience in higher education, health education and/or arts projects.
• Skill working on a variety of project scales.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and clear communication with team members and clients.
• Ability to lead discussions on scope, budgets and delivery management.
• Proficiency with industry-accepted software and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Sketch Up and the Adobe suite is beneficial.

Salary Range: $110,800 - $133,200. Compensation will be based on work experience, education, licensure requirements and skill level. Individuals working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible for HGA benefit programs including an annual bonus, 401(k) contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental, life insurance, PTO and disability programs.

At HGA, you will do the best work of your career. We design with impact, diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week. Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers to help shape what's next.

Please submit resume for consideration.