MIA - Project Manager

HOK Group, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. in Miami seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple architectural projects from inception through completion.

You will drive financial performance, coordinate internal teams and external consultants, and ensure work aligns with design intent, budget, and schedule. Responsibilities include client communications, marketing support, contract development, and fostering sustainable design practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
• 10 years’ experience in architectural practice with management in all project phases.
• Licensed Architect and/or NCARB registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financial performance and team communication across all phases until completion.
• Direct employees and consultants to meet budget, schedule and design intent.
• Maintain client relationships and provide regular project updates and presentations.
• Develop and validate project scope, fee, budget and services during marketing and contracts.
• Prepare consultant contracts and negotiate fees; manage budgets for Quality Management.
• Incorporate sustainable design solutions and foster a green workplace.

Job description

In partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer, accountable for project financial performance and team communication. Manages one or more 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 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 commitment to 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 clients and consultants.

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 business unit.
• 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 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.

OTHER:

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.