Senior Project Manager - Health

Overview

HKS is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Health team. Primary managerial position in project-related functions and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth for multiple projects. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects.

Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

• Acts as primary client relationship owner, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of projects, including post‑occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact
• Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
• Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
• Manages and oversees the project teams in collaboration with other disciplines to establish design solutions that can be technically implemented within the constraints of the project goals, budgets, available time and within local ordinances and codes
• Leads client presentations and public hearings as needed
• Holds project teams responsible for detailed code and zoning analysis, performance analysis and deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
• Oversees project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on a regular basis
• Attends on‑site visits and field reviews as necessary
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
• Manages project financial performance, including invoicing and collections
• Prepares collaborative work plan for projects, including consultants
• Determines terms and prepares fee proposals and contracts, coordinating with PIC, legal and other project team leaders, including add service requests
• Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
• Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Negotiates scope and fees on contracts; monitors for changes in scope to initiate additional service letters
• Participates in marketing interviews

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically 15+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling, parametric design and performance analysis software preferred
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, constructability and accessibility guidelines
• Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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