Project Manager
Primary managerial position in project-related functions and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth for multiple projects. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.
Responsibilities
- Acts as primary client relationship owner, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
 - Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of projects, including post-occupancy evaluation and sharing / harvesting lessons learned and project impact
 - Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
 - Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
 - Facilitates team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute project lessons learned within the firm
 - Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
 - Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
 - Manages and oversees the project teams 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
 - Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
 - Leads client presentations and public hearings as needed
 - Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
 - Holds project teams responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
 - Oversees project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
 - Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary
 - Travel will be required
 
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experienceTypically 15+ years of experienceLicenses and Certifications
Architectural Registration strongly preferredSustainable design accreditation preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced skills in Bluebeam requiredIntermediate skills in Navisworks requiredBasic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferredBasic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Escape or other visualization tools requiredIntermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign requiredBasic skills in Photoshop requiredAdvanced experience in all phases of architectural design and construction requiredBasic experience in Vision requiredAdvanced skills in MS Office Suite requiredAdvanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post occupancy requiredAdvanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines requiredAdvanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA / QC process requiredAdvanced skills in managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment requiredAdvanced skills in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time requiredAdvanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas requiredAdvanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time requiredAdvanced ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external requiredAdvanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing requiredAdvanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions requiredAdvanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment requiredAdvanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required