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Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

Senior Project Manager

Huitt-Zollars, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Senior Project Manager (2) Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for Senior Project Architect at our Los Angeles office. This role assists the design teams through all project phases including business and client development, programming, design and construction documents, and construction administration while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets.

Location Los Angeles, California

Reports To Senior Vice President/Principal-in-Charge

Employment Type 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type Salary

Registration(s) Registered Architect

Education Bachelor in Architecture from a NCARB accredited program

Duties

Leads technical design for the office and directs a multi-disciplinary team to produce design documents for a wide variety of building types.

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of projects with a high degree of technical complexity.

Supervise project team’s work cooperatively with the project manager and project designer.

Coordinate workload within project teams and work with other project directors to manage workload across the office.

Ensure project development, documentation and its completion meets schedule, budget, code requirements, and technical quality requirements.

Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

Review work and propose changes to design, and to comply with building codes and budget.

Prepare plan of action to resolve project issues.

Prepare bids or assist with contractor selection process.

Assist market sector teams in preparing proposals, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

Collaborates with project teams to solve tough problems and provide creative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Undertakes Project Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+ million annual billing).

Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.

Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.

Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients.

Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm.

Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.

Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.

Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff.

Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.

Role Competencies

Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.

Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.

Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.

Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture required.

Registered Licensed Architect in California required.

12 years of experience in profession as an Architect.

Demonstrated building construction technical experience.

Have worked in Institutional, Commercial, and/or Public Works markets.

Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Suite a must and working knowledge with architectural tools such as SketchUp and Rhino.

Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

Ability to lead and coordinate consultant teams.

Ability to interact with owners and user groups.

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)

MDLive Telehealth

Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability

8 Paid Holidays

Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities

Paid Vacation/Annual Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements

Term Life / AD&D insurance

Cancer and Specified Disease insurance

Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.

The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.

Annual Base Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000 depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on the success candidate's individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and consideration to participate in our discretionary annual bonus incentive program.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters without a previously signed third‑party agreement. Any unsolicited third‑party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt‑Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt‑Zollars will not pay a fee to a third‑party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt‑Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and 60‑300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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