Architecture Project Management Director

Company: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.The Architecture Project Management Director (PMD) will be responsible for representing and upholding HDR's project management standards and processes, embodying the project management career path, and upholding HDR's standards for project management excellence. Will represent the project management leadership career track at HDR by ensuring our Project Managers are being developed and mentored appropriately to effectively lead, manage and consistently achieve excellence. This role will lead and support our architectural project managers using various methods, including serving as an expert professional resource, mentoring, training, providing guidance and recommendations for more effectively monitoring and/or adjusting to project circumstances in terms of project performance, financials and resource management. Working with and providing support to Project Managers and geographic operations leadership to help drive positive project performance, financials and resource management where appropriate.Leadership Responsibilities:

• Establish a community of practice that connects Project Managers, fosters knowledge sharing, facilitates communication and collaboration, and strengthens the expertise and capabilities of the community.
• Serve as expert project management resource to the Project Managers within the Architecture practice.
• Serve as the voice of the Project Managers for communicating information, needs, innovations, and other project serving issues to the Architecture Professional Services Director.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on HDR's project management processes, tools, and expectations for delivery, regulatory compliance and implementation as it is applied to the unique circumstances encountered throughout the global architecture practice.
• Report regularly to the Architecture Director of Professional Services on all progress, initiatives, communications, training, and project management development progress.
• Partner with HDR's Project Management Office (PMO) to:
  • Champion HDR's project management framework
  • Leverage existing project management resources (training, tools, etc.)
  • Work collaboratively to develop Architecture-specific resources
  • Contribute toward the development of training curricula for architecture Project Managers
  • Participate in the training program as coach, guide and/or instructor
  • Champion HDR's Quality Management System and support the education and implementation of quality requirements across the project manager network.
  • Formalize a career progression for project managers.
  • Ensure that architecture and interior design Project Managers receive the necessary training and tools to be effective and can advance in their career trajectories.
  • Collaborate with HDR's quality leaders locally and regionally to ensure that project management actions are upheld to sustain our quality standards.
  • Communicate with Project Managers to train, exchange ideas, address project challenges and discuss best practices.
  • Establish an effective communication mechanism to provide and exchange information with Project Managers.
  • Collaborate with office operational leadership to understand strategic performance objectives in order to assist/guide their project managers accordingly.
  • Maintain awareness of how our Project Managers are managing our current project work.Project Responsibilities:
    • Provide full range of architectural project management services for assigned projects.
    • Collaborate with HDR project team colleagues to successfully deliver projects.
    • Participate in regular office communications and meetings in assigned office.
    • Coordinate and communicate with Director of Technical Architecture in support of developing and implementing initiatives.
    • Coordinate and interface with our Director of Technical Design to verify that we are meeting our commitments to quality design.
    • Coordinate and align management strategies with our Director of Strategic Project Delivery and the project managers, project controls and commercial managers.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Ability to lead, inspire and advise a diverse group of professionals within a global architectural practice.
      • Strong managerial and leadership skills from leading successful projects and client engagements.
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytics and project management capabilities.
      • Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with experience on large complex institutional projects including healthcare, science, educational, correctional and/or civic projects.
      • Experience in successfully managing all financial aspects of complex architectural projects.
      • Proficiency with various project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Basecamp, Newforma).
      • Prior experience successfully organizing and leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects to foster strong collaboration and teamwork in demanding environments.
      • Willingness to join an ambitious team of professionals within a large, structured matrix organization and contribute to a strong employee-owned culture.
      • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
      • PMP certification.Required Qualifications:
        • Minimum of Bachelor's or Professional Degree in Architecture or field closely related to job description.
        • Minimum of 15 years in architectural profession with seven years of experience in project management.
        • Ability to lead, inspire and advise a diverse group of professionals within a global architectural practice.
        • Strong managerial and leadership skills from leading successful projects and client engagements.
        • Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytics and project management capabilities.
        • Experience in successfully managing all financial aspects of complex architectural projects.
        • Experience with large, complex institutional projects including healthcare, science, educational, correctional, civic projects.
        • Proficiency with various project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Project, Basecamp, Newforma).
        • Prior experience successfully organizing and leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects to foster strong collaboration and teamwork in demanding environments.
        • Willingness to join an ambitious team of professionals within a large, structured matrix organization and contribute to a strong employee-owned culture.What We Believe:HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our Commitment:As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Primary LocationOther Locations: United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Virginia-ArlingtonSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularJob Posting: Apr 22, 2025At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.
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