We are currently seeking a Planning + Landscape Sr Project Manager to join our team. As a Sr Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing one or more projects during all phases of a project until completion as well as directing employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that proper steps and procedures are taken and that work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled and in conformance with the design intent.
LEADERSHIP
- Provides leadership for the successful execution and delivery of projects.
- Assists senior management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
- Assists in preparing project presentations. May participate and/or lead client presentations.
- Responsible for construction document adherence to design intent as well as financial profitability of projects.
- Consistently provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
- Assists senior management in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts.
- Assists with negotiating fees and contracts.
- Solves complex project issues by providing team support and assists in developing solutions to technical problems.
- Ensures HOK Standards are adhered to through the life of the project.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
MANAGEMENT
- Reviews documents for adherence to building codes. Ensures project documentation and contracts are in compliance with HOK Standards.
- Plans, organizes and manages project team. Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team. Assures project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.
- Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out including technical issues and project information at all levels of contract administration.
- Monitors construction administration during the construction phase
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
CLIENT INTERFACE
- Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
- Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Participates in developing annual business plan for the business unit.
- Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.
- Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
- Assists in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Provides leadership including professional development coaching and mentoring staff.
- Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed. Makes recommendations to senior management for staff promotions/terminations for project team and Architecture discipline. May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
- Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, GIS, Ecotect, InDesign graphic software preferred.
- Proficiency in BIM, Revit preferred.
- Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban design or landscape architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
- 10 years’ experience with prior management experience in all phases of projects
- Current license and registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.
- LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.
HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Candidates for this position are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as an essential job function. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.