Project Manager - Mission Critical

Project Manager

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:

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

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

Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration

Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants

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 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

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project

May lead 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 team responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations

Collaborates in 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 experience

Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Architectural Registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

Advanced skills in Bluebeam required

Basic skills in Revit and Navisworks required; intermediate preferred

Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required; basic skills in Photoshop required

Advanced experience in all phases of architectural design and construction required

Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Basic knowledge of Vision preferred

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems required

Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, QA/QC process, constructability and accessibility guidelines required

Intermediate experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required

Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required

Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $100-135k annually – Chicago and Seattle location only.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the listed locations 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. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.