Project Manager - Health

Project Manager

HKS Denver is seeking a talented Project Manager to join our health team. A primary managerial position in a specific project and shares responsibility for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.

Responsibilities

1. Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
2. Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact
3. Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
4. Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
5. Manages the project team in collaboration with other disciplines to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
6. May lead client presentations and public hearings as needed
7. Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
8. Holds project team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
9. Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
10. Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
11. Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
12. Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
13. Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
14. Assists PIC/PM with the development and management of project job costs, budget and resourcing projections
15. Collaborates with PIC/PM on project financial performance, such as confirming invoices are paid current before issuing documents
16. Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
17. Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
18. Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
19. Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
20. Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed
21. May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
22. Supports PIC and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically 8+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling, parametric design and performance analysis software preferred
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, constructability and accessibility guidelines
• Experience in logistics management
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Base Salary Range: $100-135k Denver location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.

Application Deadline: 01/01/2026

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran