Head of Project Management

We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

HOK is seeking a Project Manager to join our Denver studio. As a Project Manager, you will partner with Project Architects, Project Designers, consultants, and clients to lead projects through all phases of design and construction. You will be responsible for project planning, financial performance, team coordination, client communication, and successful project delivery while maintaining HOK’s commitment to design excellence and technical quality.

Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.

Participates on and/or leads multiple project teams as Project Manager.

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. 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; 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.

Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for Quality Management Program through the life of the Project.

Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Management

Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.

Plans, organizes and manages project. Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.

Communicates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.

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.

Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layouts of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

Participates in developing annual business plan for the business unit.

Listens for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.

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. Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. 5 years’ experience in architectural practice with management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.

Experience with aviation and/or sports, recreation and entertainment projects preferred.

Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred.

NCARB registration preferred.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment , 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays ) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.