Northern Impact

Title: Project Manager | Civic & Community Location: Irvine, California Job Description: Overview Our client is a well-established, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm with decades of experience and multiple offices across California and beyond. Known for designing communities that promote human fulfillment and well-being, they have built a strong reputation for thoughtful, high-quality civic & community work and a people-first studio culture. They offer a collaborative environment where design excellence, professional growth, and meaningful client relationships are at the core of everything they do. We are looking for a technically skilled, design-driven Project Manager to join their Civic team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate has experience in an architectural office delivering civic, community, or other complex public projects, and will take full ownership for leading projects from early programming through construction, ensuring schedules, budgets, and scope are successfully delivered and clients are well served. This is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week onsite at their Irvine office. What You'll Do - Lead and coordinate all project efforts—administrative and technical—across all phases: Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. - Prepare and coordinate responses to RFPs, including scope, schedule, and team input. - Develop fees, define scope of work, prepare proposals and contracts, and monitor performance against those agreements. - Actively manage client budgets, schedules, programs, project communications, and documentation, and organize project team assignments. - Serve as the primary client contact, guiding the project to successful completion while maintaining strong, long‑term relationships. - Provide day‑to‑day oversight, mentorship, and quality review for less experienced staff. What You'll Bring - Significant experience using project management tools for project initiation, planning, billing, and labor tracking. - Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset. - The confidence to lead while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams. - Proven ability to provide clear direction and leadership to architectural staff. - Strong technical skills in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, and SketchUp. Qualifications - At least 5+ years of project management experience on civic/community or similarly complex projects, overseeing both administrative and technical aspects through all phases, including Construction Administration. - California architectural license strongly preferred. - Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from a NAAB‑accredited program. - Clear commitment to ongoing professional development and growth. - Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage - Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plan - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - 401(k)

Title: Sr HR Business Partner Location: San Francisco, California|San Jose, California Job Description: 10+ Years of Experience Overview National multi-disciplinary architecture & engineering firm is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join their growing team! The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a strategic advisor to leaders, aligning people practices with business goals to drive performance, engagement, and growth. This role partners closely with leadership and employees to shape talent strategies, strengthen a high‑performance culture, and ensure HR programs are effectively implemented. The HRBP acts as a bridge between HR initiatives and the needs of a creative, design‑driven environment, supporting employee development, organizational effectiveness, and a healthy workplace culture. This position supports teams in both San Francisco and San Jose and requires regular travel between the two locations. The role is hybrid, with an expectation of being in the office at least three days per week. Responsibilities Strategic partnership - Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and translate them into actionable people strategies. - Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development. - Support the implementation of job architecture, competency frameworks, and career paths in collaboration with talent management. Employee relations and engagement - Coach and advise managers on employee relations, performance conversations, and team dynamics. - Help foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing culture aligned with company values. - Monitor engagement trends and recommend actions to improve retention and employee experience.​ Performance and talent management - Support performance management processes that encourage ongoing feedback and clear expectations. - Help identify high‑potential employees and partner with learning and development on growth plans. - Use workforce and HR data to provide insights that inform talent and organizational decisions. HR program delivery - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with deep expertise in California requirements. - Partner with Talent Acquisition on strategic hiring needs and workforce planning. - Collaborate with Compensation & Benefits to ensure pay practices align with job architecture and market competitiveness. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. - 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development. - Experience supporting professional services or creative/design‑driven organizations preferred. - HR certification (SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus. - Expert knowledge of California employment law. - Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies to organizational objectives.​ - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. - Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. - Analytical mindset and ability to use HR data and metrics in decision‑making. - Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office; experience with performance and learning platforms is helpful. The organization is committed to an inclusive, people‑centered culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and thoughtful design. It supports flexibility, work‑life balance, and ongoing career growth within an in

Title: Inside Sales Agent Location: Englewood, Colorado Job Description: Full time 2+ Years of Experience Overview We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for dynamic and driven phone sales professionals at one of America's largest retailers in Englewood, CO. This role is perfect for a resourceful and innovative professional with exceptional sales and communication abilities. As a licensed sales professional in property and casualty insurance, this commission-driven position offers the potential for a six-figure income, with the added benefit of internally provided leads. Elevate your career today! (Note: Opportunity to work hybrid or remotely, but candidate must reside in Colorado.) Job Description & Sales Agent Responsibilities - Leverage robust outbound sales skills to expand membership base, reaching out to leads provided by the company and demonstrating exceptional follow-up techniques. - Apply effective inbound sales skills to enhance membership base, employing professional selling habits to engage and attract potential customers. - Utilize keen observational and active listening skills to identify and develop additional selling opportunities. - Demonstrate proficiency in following an effective and streamlined sales process. - Engage prospects through rapport-building, delivering personalized and value-based presentations. - Understand customer needs and requirements to tailor sales approaches accordingly. - Employ problem-solving skills to address and overcome objections from prospects. - Establish and maintain a sustainable sales pipeline to ensure consistent business growth. - Prioritize member satisfaction and loyalty by building rapport and fostering long-term relationships. - Demonstrate the ability to adhere to quality assurance guidelines on every call. Minimum Qualifications - Property and Casualty License required or ability to obtain - College degree preferred - Minimum 3 years of sales experience required - Background in Insurance (Property and Casualty) preferred - Required to obtain a Property and Casualty license within a designated time - Proven ability to convert and close sales opportunities - Skillful in overcoming objections - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels - Flexibility to work any assigned shift during business hours - Proficient computer skills required

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Award-Winning 50-person distinguished architectural practice is actively seeking a Specifications Writer to join their growing Newport Beach, Solana Beach, Walnut Creek, or Ontario studio. This role is integral to supporting complex K-14 projects by developing and managing comprehensive architectural specifications that ensure quality, consistency, and technical accuracy across all project documentation. - Partner closely with Project Managers and Project Architects to coordinate specification deliverables and effectively distribute workload across project teams. - Create, organize, and maintain detailed architectural specifications for complex institutional projects across higher education and K-12 sectors, ensuring full compliance with project schedules, firm standards, and applicable codes. - Provide authoritative guidance on building material and system selection, application, and sustainability considerations. - Review and coordinate consultant specifications to ensure adherence to formatting standards, project manuals, and owner requirements. - Continuously maintain and enhance firm master specifications by incorporating current codes, industry best practices, and emerging building technologies specific to institutional design. - Assist with construction administration activities, including addenda preparation, RFI responses, substitution request reviews, and product submittal evaluations. - Serve as the primary technical resource and mentor to design teams, promoting excellence in specification development practices. - Position may require occasional travel. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, or related field. - Minimum 7 years of dedicated experience developing architectural specifications. K-14 projects within the AEC industry are preferred. - Comprehensive understanding of national and local building codes and reference standards, with demonstrated expertise in the International Building Code (IBC) and regulatory requirements specific to California jurisdictions. - Familiarity with emerging technologies that support integrated practice, coordination, and efficient documentation processes. - Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities with proven capacity to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret project objectives and translate them into well-organized, code-compliant, and technically precise specifications. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications - Previous project experience in Higher Education, K-12, or other Institutional sectors. - Professional certifications: CCS (Certified Construction Specifier), CDT (Construction Documents Technologist), LEED accreditation.