HOK is seeking a DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY to provide global leadership of the Science + Technology market sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for thought leadership, business development, supervising and mentoring regional leadership and marketing of major pursuits, as well as developing and managing major client relationships.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP
- Conducts research and seeks thorough understanding of client needs for planning requirements and design solution opportunities.
- Engages clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions.
- Communicates design intent in a clear and compelling way; demonstrates the incorporation of client’s requirements and goals within design solution.
- Assists in the preparation and delivery of design presentations to clients and drives consultant work to achieve design goals.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Fosters commitment to external and internal client service.
MANAGEMENT
- Provide strategic vision, as well as day-to-day administration of the S+T Group.
- Responsible for development and successful execution of practice goals, business plan and profitability; aligns efforts with regional and global business unit plans and goals.
- Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design concepts and idea discussions, provides guidance to design teams during project design development.
- Assists others with project deadlines as available.
- Maintains an appropriate billable and non-billable percentage of personal and departmental time.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Responsible for the development and execution of the S+T Practice marketing strategy; as well as the overall branding and development of HOK’s S+T global practice.
- 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 and presentations.
- Develops and nurtures positive client relationships.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies to increase stature in the market and community resulting in increased potential business opportunities.
- Assists marketing department in development of marketing campaigns, materials, webinars, etc. and overall proposal preparation.
- Assists in preparation of award submittals.
- Assists in the preparation of press releases and other materials publicizing S+T projects.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
- Prepares and delivers evaluations of Regional leaders and subject matter experts; responsible for performance development, compensation decision-making and allocation processes of department.
- Supports diversity, HOKU programs and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
- Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
- Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve design excellence and continual improvement.
- Participates in local or state professional associations, maintains active membership, and attends conferences valued by clients as appropriate. Public speaking and/or publishing may be required.
- Participates with other Directors of S+T in HOK firm-wide activities.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
OTHER:
- Travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
- The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of S+T focused facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in S+T focused facilities such as: educational, institutional (government agency or public health), corporate or bio-medical facilities (or any combination thereof) required.
- Advanced knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design and science facilities.
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems –including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as casework, MEP and structural systems.
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for lab facilities.
- Ability to manage the S + T group with a collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships, both internal and external.
- Ability to think strategically, implements change, enforces policy and resolve conflict.
- Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
- Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
- Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with external clients and internal staff.
- Proven ability to masterfully present, effectively sell and negotiate the firm-wide services of HOK.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
- Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 15 plus years planning and design experience of various type technology projects, with at least 5 years within a management/leadership role.
- Published and/or award winning projects a plus.
- Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
- NCARB registration preferred.
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
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.