Interiors - Sr Project Manager

HOK Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project financial performance and team communication, directing staff and consultants to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and in conformance with the design intent.

You will lead project teams, develop scope and fee with marketing and contract development, present to clients, and manage change notices. Strong coordination with consultants and use of Deltek are essential for planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education/experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Licensed Architect with current registration preferred.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for project financial performance and team communication.
• Manages multiple projects through all phases to completion.
• Directs employees and consultants to meet schedule, budget, and design intent.
• Participates on/leads project teams as Senior Project Manager.
• Develops and validates project scope and fee with leadership.
• Prepares project presentations and may lead client presentations.
• Maintains timely communication with clients and project team using Deltek.
• Assists in consultant contracts and fee negotiations.
• Ensures budgets support Quality Management throughout the project.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relations

Team coordination

Deltek PM system

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Architect

NCARB registration preferred

LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred

Tools

Deltek Project Management

Job description

In partnership with the Sr. Project Architect and Sr. Project Designer, accountable for project financial performance and team communication. Manages multiple projects during all phases of a project until completion. Directs employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that proper steps and procedures are taken and that work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled and in conformance with the design intent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Participates on and/or leads multiple project teams as Senior Project Manager.
• Assists senior management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Assists in preparing project presentations. May participate and/or lead client presentations.
• Consistently provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team. Responsible for managing project using the Deltek Project Management system; completes work plans in Deltek; including identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices or other actions taking place on the assigned project.
• Assists senior management in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts.
• Assists with negotiating fees and contracts.
• Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for Quality Management Program through the life of the Project.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

Management:

• Works with Project Architect to avoid or eliminate conflicts in schedule due to the changes in various projects.
• Plans, organizes and manages project. Provides on-going communication through team meetings/minutes/up-date memos to project team.
• Communicates 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.

Client Interface:

• Responsible for maintaining client relationships throughout project. Keeps client apprised of project progress on regular basis. Initiates and maintains contact with other key project individuals for clarification, coordination and negotiation of critical issues.
• Consults with client to determine function and spatial requirements and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time. Plans layouts of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

Business Development:

• Participates in developing annual business plan for the Regional Practice.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seek out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Assists in development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.

Staff Development:

• Provides leadership including professional development coaching and mentoring staff.
• Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed. Makes recommendations to senior management for staff promotions/terminations for project team and Architecture discipline. May participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.