Project Manager - (Civic & Justice Experience)

HOK Human Resources•San Francisco, CA
•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Project Manager with civic and justice experience to manage one or more architectural projects through all phases to completion. In partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer, the Project Manager is accountable for project financial performance and team communication, and directs employees and consultants to ensure work is completed as planned, within budget and schedule, and in conformance with design intent. The role includes project leadership and coordination, budget and schedule management, client and consultant relationships, construction administration monitoring, business development, and staff development. The Project Manager also incorporates integrated sustainable design solutions and helps foster sustainable workplace practices. The position offers a hybrid work environment. Travel and overtime may be required. The reasonably expected salary range is $130,000 to $150,000, with a discretionary bonus potentially available. HOK offers benefits including paid holidays and paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental wellness resources, life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, fertility coverage, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and professional learning and development support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience.
  • Five years of experience in architectural practice, with management experience across all project phases through post-occupancy.
  • Travel may be required.
  • Overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • Licensed Architect with current registration in the relevant region preferred, where licensure is offered.
  • NCARB registration preferred.
  • LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Foster and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Project Leadership Team; participate in or lead multiple project teams as Project Manager.
  • Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, and services during marketing and contract development.
  • Assist with project presentations and potentially lead or participate in client presentations.
  • Communicate project information completely and promptly between clients and the project team.
  • Manage projects in Deltek Project Management, including work plans, team members, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and project change notices.
  • Assist with preparing and executing consultant contracts and negotiating fees and contracts.
  • Ensure project budgets support the Quality Management Program throughout the project.
  • Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions and foster sustainable workplace practices.
  • Promote commitment to external and internal client service.
  • Coordinate with the Project Architect to avoid or resolve schedule conflicts caused by changes across projects.
  • Plan, organize, and manage projects; provide ongoing communication through team meetings, minutes, and update memos.
  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines.
  • Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and consultants.
  • Maintain client relationships and keep clients informed of project progress; contact key project individuals to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues.
  • Consult with clients on functional and spatial requirements and prepare information on design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
  • Plan project layouts and integrate engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
  • Participate in developing the business unit’s annual business plan and identify new business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
  • Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities and assist with fee proposals.
  • Coach and mentor staff and support their professional development.
  • Define project staff requirements as needed or directed; recommend project team and Architecture discipline staff promotions or terminations to senior management; and potentially participate in interviews and recruiting.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
  • Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash-out option.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Free mental wellness resources.
  • Life and AD&D coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Fertility coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions, an investment menu, and free retirement-planning guidance.
  • Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
  • CEU credit opportunities.
  • Mentorship programs.
  • Paid professional memberships.
  • A discretionary bonus may be available.
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