Architecture - Sr Project Manager - Healthcare

HOK Human Resources•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager focused on healthcare to join its Houston practice. The role combines project management with operational support for the Healthcare Studio. The Project Manager collaborates with the Project Architect and Project Designer, supports the Healthcare Practice Leader, and oversees projects through all phases to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with design intent. The role requires a licensed architect responsible for signing and sealing drawings and contributing to a culture of technical excellence. The position manages healthcare projects from conception to completion, coordinating teams and consultants, maintaining client relationships, supporting business development, and contributing to staff development. Projects should support patient care, efficient workflows, and positive patient experiences while addressing the needs of patients, families, and staff. HOK emphasizes design excellence, sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and value to clients and communities. The position is based in Houston with a hybrid work environment. Some travel and overtime are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience.
At least 15 years of architecture experience.
At least 8 years of healthcare project management experience on large, complex projects.
Experience on healthcare projects.
Licensed architect; the role is responsible for signing and sealing drawings.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to multitasking and assignment changes.
Demonstrated communication and leadership skills.
Strong knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of QA/QC processes.
Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
Ability to manage multiple projects of complex scope.
Strong hand-drafting and CAD drafting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and effectively meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Current Texas architect registration.
NCARB registration.
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint.
Proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency in Primavera or MS Project.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and InDesign.

Responsibilities

Foster collaborative professional relationships with the Project Leadership Team and participate in or lead multiple project teams as Senior Project Manager.
Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, and services during marketing and contract development.
Prepare project presentations and participate in or lead client presentations.
Communicate project information promptly and completely to clients and project teams.
Manage projects using Deltek Project Management, including work plans, project team assignments, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and change notices.
Assist senior management with preparing and executing consultant contracts and with negotiating fees and contracts.
Ensure project budgets account for the Quality Management Program throughout the project.
Incorporate integrated sustainable design solutions and foster sustainable workplace practices.
Promote a culture of internal and external client service.
Coordinate with the Project Architect to prevent or resolve schedule conflicts across projects.
Plan, organize, and manage projects; maintain project-team communication through meetings, minutes, and update memos.
Coordinate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines.
Monitor construction administration during the construction phase.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and consultants and keep clients informed of project progress.
Contact key project participants to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues.
Consult with clients about functional and spatial requirements and prepare design, specification, material, color, equipment, cost, and construction-time information.
Plan project layouts and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for client review and approval.
Participate in developing the Regional Practice annual business plan, identify business opportunities, and take part in selected marketing and business-development activities.
Assist with developing fee proposals for marketing proposals.
Coach and mentor staff, define project staffing requirements, and recommend project-team or Architecture-discipline staff promotions or terminations to senior management.
Participate in professional staff interviews and recruiting as needed.
Sign and seal drawings as a licensed architect.