Aviation Project Manager

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We are currently seeking a Project Manager with experience working on Aviation projects, including terminals and concourses, to join our team in Dallas, Texas. Be part of a fun, friendly, and dynamic team as we continue our success in the Texas market.

Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We strive to improve people’s lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet with a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science.

• As a Project Manager, you, in partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer, are accountable for project financial performance and team communication.
• Manage one or more projects during all phases until completion and direct employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled, and in conformance with design intent.
• Work closely with clients to manage project expectations and collaborate with the PIC to manage clients.
• Lead and participate in project leadership activities and coordinate with the Project Leadership Team.

• 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, fee, budget, and scope of services during marketing and contract development.
• Assists in preparing project presentations and may participate in and/or lead client presentations.
• Maintains complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and the project team. Manages projects using Deltek Project Management; completes work plans in Deltek, including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule, fees and costs, and project change notices.
• Assists senior management in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts and in negotiating fees and contracts.
• Ensures budgets include provisions for Quality Management throughout the project lifecycle and incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable practices.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

• Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate schedule conflicts due to changes in projects.
• Plans, organizes, and manages projects with ongoing team communication through meetings, minutes, and update memos.
• Coordinates with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication.
• Monitors construction administration during the construction phase.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants and clients.

• Maintains client relationships throughout the project and keeps clients apprised of progress. Initiates and maintains contact with key project stakeholders for clarification, coordination, and negotiation of critical issues.
• Interprets client function and spatial requirements and provides design information, including specifications, materials, costs, and construction time. Plans layouts and integrates engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.

• Participates in developing the annual business plan for the Regional Practice.
• Identifies new business opportunities while nurturing current client relationships and pursuing new projects.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities and assists in developing fee proposals for marketing efforts.

• Provides leadership, professional development coaching, and mentoring for staff.
• Defines staff requirements for projects and makes recommendations for promotions or terminations; may participate in interviews and recruitment.

• Terminal and concourse design and management experience (HUB airport experience preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a team, multi-task, and adjust assignments as needed.
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