Architecture - Project Manager (Science & Technology)

HOK Human Resources•New York, NY

18h•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Project Manager for its Science & Technology practice in the New York office. In partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer, the Project Manager is accountable for project financial performance and team communication. The role manages one or more projects through all phases to completion, directing employees and consultants to ensure work is completed as planned, budgeted, and scheduled, and in conformance with design intent. The Project Manager contributes to project leadership, planning, budgeting, contracts, client relationships, construction administration, business development, and staff development. The position also incorporates sustainable design solutions and supports a collaborative, service-oriented workplace. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience.
10–15 years of experience in architectural practice, including management experience across all project phases through post-occupancy on large-scale science and technology projects.
Licensed Architect with current registration in the relevant region.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
NCARB registration.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential.

Responsibilities

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