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Job Description HPI Architecture is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead the conceptual and design development of complex educational projects. This individual will play a key role in shaping the vision for new and renovated campuses, while collaborating with a talented team of architects, planners, and consultants. The Senior Project Designer will engage directly with district and college leadership, helping to translate educational goals into impactful, buildable, and inspiring architecture. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead the design vision for major K-12 and Higher Education projects from concept through schematic design., • Develop compelling parti diagrams, site strategies, and design narratives that align with client goals and community values., • Guide the design team through iterative design exploration, ensuring creativity, functionality, and compliance with DSA and CCCCO standards., • Collaborate with Principals, Project Managers, and Planners to integrate programming, sustainability, and technical considerations into holistic solutions., • Present designs to school boards, district committees, and community stakeholders with clarity and confidence., • Mentor junior designers, supporting growth in design excellence and professional development., • Stay ahead of trends in 21st-century learning environments, CTE/STEAM program design, sustainability, and ZNE strategies. REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program., • 10+ years of professional architectural experience, with a strong focus on educational facilities., • Proven portfolio of built or advanced design work in K-12 and/or Higher Education., • Strong design leadership skills, with the ability to develop big-picture concepts and refine them into practical, technical solutions., • Excellent skills in Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and presentation tools., • Knowledge of California Building Code, Title 24, DSA review process), • Exceptional communication skills, both visual and verbal, with experience presenting to clients, boards, and community groups., • California Architect license preferred but not required. PHYSICAL STANDARDS: Positions in this class are situated in a standard office environment, resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities. Other requirements include: • Near and visual acuity to interpret written documentation, reading very small print, maintains accurate records, recognize people and provide direction., • Use of hands for simple and firm grasping, as well as, fine manipulating ability to reach and handle equipment, records, and reports., • Higher-level cognitive skills to move quickly from one task to another and to attend to detail. Able to concentrate and set priorities despite distractions., • Speaking and hearing skills to converse verbally by telephone, in writing, and in person in an appropriate fashion, to ensure customers and employees are properly addressed in a precise manner., • Ability to travel as needed for client presentations, conferences, or business development meetings **We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.

Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY: The Senior Project Manager position is primarily responsible for overseeing all architectural aspects of the development of the design, production of construction documents, and specifications, and the overall management of the project team. Typically works 3-4, or more, projects simultaneously. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish project objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them; responsible for deliverables outlined in the scope, • Establish, facilitate, and/or participate in both client and internal meetings; Interface with clients throughout each project and manage relationships to ensure customer satisfaction, • Coordinate the submission of documents to the building department and manage on-site construction administration (RFIs, RFPs, shop drawings, submittals, etc.), • Lead, direct, and coordinate team members and consultants from project inception through completion, • Manage project team, assigning staff, mentoring staff, and making authoritative decisions and recommendations of significant impact related to project, • Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance, • Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with Principal or Project Manager and other disciplines, • Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule, • Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines, • Write/edit architectural specifications and work directly with owner and owners’ legal staff to establish and document the legal parameters of the construction contract, • Prepare and review all construction documents for accuracy; coordinate documents with internal team members and external consultants, • Lead field survey teams as needed for development and documentation of current conditions • Demonstrate and utilize working knowledge of lighting, HVAC, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical design as well as of relevant codes including IBC, CBC, ADA, Title 24, and BOMA calculation concepts, • Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with any addendum, RFIs, and change orders; incorporate agreed upon changes into project documents, • Maintain an awareness and understanding of project schedules, design fees, project budgets, reimbursable costs, etc. while adhering to pricing strategy agreed upon by client and contractors, • Exude a collaborative and positive attitude in working with the Production Team and foster an atmosphere for learning and professional growth, • Maintain, organize, and archive project files during and at the close of a project, • Perform administrative functions as needed including Project and Team Management using software tools (DelTek), monitors time and budget regularly and advises Leadership as required, • Assist with other duties as necessary (i.e. site visits, record drawings, code research, etc.), • Maintain MVE & Partners standards of performance and policies at-all-times, • Participate in generating Proposals, RFPs, Charrettes, Design Competitions and other Business Development activities REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent experience, • Licensed Architect in California, • NCARB Certified preferred, • 15+ years of experience in a professional office setting including broad experience in various project types and phases preferred, • Proficient in operating CADD, Revit, SketchUp, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office, • Strong listening, oral/verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills required • Strong skills in reading comprehension to understand the content in work-related documents, • Skills in applying industry standards and graphic conventions data to the organization and arrangement of information (i.e. plans, elevations, sections, etc.) to formulate a unified presentation, • Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to brainstorm and formulate alternatives, • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a given action to evaluate potential outcomes and implement solutions, • Skill in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Job DescriptionSalary: $120,000 - $200,000 DOE Reports to: Vice President, Education Summary of Position: This person will be responsible for managing all aspects of construction projects, especially focusing on customer relationships and successful management of project teams. This person will serve as a key player in building out Blachs new Southern California regional office. Typical Duties: • Lead project teams including Project Engineers, Project Assistants/Coordinators, and other team members, • Use outstanding interpersonal, communication, and customer-relations skills in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors, • Job planning, job set up, project closeout, obtain permits, review and understand plans and specifications, assemble and issue prime contracts, subcontracts and change orders, create and update CPM schedule monthly using MS Project, P6, maintain project logs (RFIs Submittals, PCIs) using CMiC to approve all job invoices and prepare monthly owner billings., • Run the owner/architect/contractor weekly job meetings, including timely follow-up and distribution of minutes, • Work with and assist the Superintendent in addressing issues, problem-solving, and reviewing the schedule and job cost forecast, • Regularly review with the Project Executive job status, logs, and job cost analysis using reports and information from CMiC, • Work on all aspects of Preconstruction and Business Development with the Preconstruction, Business Development, and Marketing teams Skills/Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in CM, engineering, or architecture with seven or more years of similar experience with a Southern California general contractor with a track record of successful project completions and high customer satisfaction, • Excellent organizational, communication (both written and spoken) and leadership skills are essential, • Must be able to work both at a detail level and think strategically while managing customer relationships, • Solid computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite. Proficient use of scheduling software (P6) and project management software (CMiC or similar program) is vital, • Must be willing to live/work in the Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area Location: Southern California (Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area) Position Status: Full-time, regular business hours, exempt Compensation: Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package, including a highly competitive base salary, an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service), holidays, and sick leave. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plan with company match, profit-sharing, long-term disability insurance, cash bonuses based on performance, professional development, education assistance, credit union membership, annual wellness stipend, professional affiliations, and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development. About Blach Construction: Named as the #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area in 2019 by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times and one of the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the United States in 2013 and 2016, Blach Construction is a financially stable, award-winning, mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area and Southern California. Blach offers an outstanding benefits package, which you can read about on the company website, as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are encouraged and supported. For more information, check out the companys website at . Contact: If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic team at a growing firm, please submit your resume through our website at Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description The Mission Are you a growth leader who has mastered the art of building high-performance engines across a diverse landscape of B2B and B2C businesses on desktop, mobile web, and native mobile apps? More importantly, are you a leader who is masterful in using AI and LLMs to accelerate productivity, build intelligent models, and sharpen strategic thinking? We have assembled a powerful orchestra of specialized talent. We are now seeking a Print & AI Growth Manager to be our Conductor. You will architect a unified growth model that drives success across our entire ecosystem, directing the team, owning the budget, and being singularly accountable for building a sustainable, AI-supercharged growth engine. You will report to the Executive GM of Print & AI. How You'll Make an Impact • Architect the Complete Growth Engine: You will design and own the comprehensive growth model, creating a balanced strategy that works across diverse B2B and B2C customer segments. You will allocate resources to maximize portfolio return across all digital platforms., • Leverage AI as a Strategic Co-Pilot: You will embed AI and LLMs into the core of the growth function. This means using them to accelerate productivity, build predictive models for segmentation and churn, prototype entire campaigns, generate high-performing creative assets, and sense-check strategic decisions before committing resources., • Champion Product-Led & Viral Growth: You will treat our products as a primary engine for acquisition. You will lead initiatives to optimize user journeys for sharing and referrals across web and mobile app experiences, measure and improve our K-factor, and build AI-assisted systems to convert Product-Qualified Leads (PQLs) into valuable customers., • Cultivate Unpaid Growth Channels: You will look beyond paid media to build and scale our organic growth levers. You will set the strategy for AI-augmented SEO, App Store Optimization (ASO), and hyper-personalized content marketing, creating a defensible moat that lowers our blended CAC., • Lead & Unify the Marketing Team: You will be the direct strategic leader for our entire team, championing an AI-native workflow that makes every member more efficient and impactful. Your Core KPIs (The Scoreboard You Own) You are accountable for the full picture of growth. Your success will be measured across these four critical areas: • Overall Profitability & Efficiency, • LTV:CAC Ratio (The North Star), • Payback Period, • Acquisition & Channel Health, • Blended Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), • Volume & Quality of New Customers (across all platforms), • Channel Portfolio Mix & Contribution Margin, • Product-Led & Viral Growth, • K-Factor (Virality), • PQL-to-Customer Conversion Rate, • Free-to-Paid / Mobile App Install-to-Purchase CVR, • Retention & Expansion, • Net Revenue Retention (NRR), • Customer Churn Rate (Logo & Revenue) Who You Are • An AI-Native Operator: You are not just familiar with AI; you are masterful in its application. You can provide concrete examples of how you have used LLMs (like GPT-4, Claude, etc.) and other AI tools to personally drive productivity, generate creative, prototype ideas, and build more intelligent growth models. This is a core competency for this role., • A Proven Multi-Platform Growth Leader: You have 7+ years of progressive experience with a clear track record of scaling growth across both B2B and B2C models. Critically, you have deep, hands-on experience driving results on multiple platforms (desktop web, mobile web, and native iOS/Android apps)., • A Player-Coach & Talent Magnet: You are a strategic leader who can also roll up your sleeves. You know how to get the best out of creative and analytical talent and can lead them into a new era of AI-augmented work., • A Data-Driven Business Thinker: You are fluent in P&Ls, cohort analysis, and attribution modeling (including mobile attribution). You don't just use data; you use AI to model it, predict it, and make smarter decisions, faster., • Unstoppable, with Relentless Grit: You view obstacles as puzzles to be solved. You have a documented history of navigating the complexities of a multi-faceted business and pushing through barriers to deliver results. Why Join Jiffy? • Opportunities to grow within the company, • Generous compensation and employer paid benefits, • Annual wellness and professional development Stipend, • Perks of getting lots of clothing! Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $150,000 in total compensation per year. The final offer may vary based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and overall alignment with the role.