Interiors - Sr Project Manager

HOK•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager manages multiple interior architecture projects through all phases and through completion, in partnership with the Senior Project Architect and Senior Project Designer. The role is accountable for project financial performance, team communication, and ensuring employees and consultants complete work as planned, within budget and schedule, and in conformance with design intent. The position plans and manages project scope, budgets, schedules, fees, consultants, contracts, and change notices, using the Deltek Project Management system. It supports marketing and business development, maintains client and consultant relationships, communicates project progress, and coordinates design and engineering elements. The Senior Project Manager also contributes to staff development through leadership, coaching, and mentoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience.
10 years of experience in architectural practice.
Prior management experience across all project phases through post-occupancy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Current Architect registration in the region, if licensure is offered there.
NCARB registration.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Project Leadership Team and participate in or lead multiple project teams.
Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope, fees, budgets, and services during marketing and contract development.
Assist with project presentations and may lead or participate in client presentations.
Communicate complete and timely project information to clients and project teams.
Manage projects in the Deltek Project Management system, including work plans, team assignments, budgets, consultants, schedules, fees, costs, and change notices.
Assist in preparing and executing consultant contracts and negotiating fees and contracts.
Ensure project budgets provide for the Quality Management Program throughout the project.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions and foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Promote a culture of internal and external client service.
Coordinate with the Project Architect to address schedule conflicts caused by project changes.
Plan, organize, and manage projects; provide ongoing team communications through 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 consultants and clients.
Maintain client relationships, regularly update clients on project progress, and contact key project individuals to clarify, coordinate, and negotiate critical issues.
Consult with clients about functional and spatial requirements and prepare information on design, specifications, materials, colors, 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 Regional Practice annual business plan and identify business opportunities while developing current client relationships.
Seek out potential projects and participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
Assist with developing fee proposals for marketing proposals.
Provide professional development coaching and mentoring to staff, define project staffing requirements, and recommend staff promotions or terminations to senior management.
May participate in professional staff interviews and recruiting.