Project Manager

Project Manager

HMC Architects is an employee-owned design firm with an inherent desire to make a difference in our communities. 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.

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.

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.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with Healthcare project experience. In this position you will lead all phases of medium to large projects from planning through construction. This role oversees budgeting, scheduling, design development, specifications, and construction documents, while maintaining strong client relationships and resolving architectural challenges. The Project Manager directs and monitors project activities and serves as primary client contact.

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 all phases of architectural projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and billing
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, consultants, and stakeholders
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate project team members; delegate work and provide performance feedback
• Prepare and manage work plans, schedules, staffing projections, and project fees
• Oversee design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration
• Ensure design intent, quality, code compliance, and coordination across all project deliverables
• Write and review project correspondence, RFIs, change orders, contracts, and meeting documentation
• Coordinate with agencies to resolve plan check and approval issues
• Review cost estimates, conduct value analysis, and manage project changes
• Participate in marketing efforts, proposals, and client interviews

Requirements:

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited university or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in architectural practice, including project management
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations, project fees, and budget management
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate effectively, and make sound decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing consultants, agencies, and client relationships
• Ability to write and edit specifications and oversee construction documentation
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities

The salary range for this position is $106,331 - $159,101.