Senior Project Director - Architecture & Client Leadership

HKS Inc; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. is seeking a senior architectural leader in Seattle to manage project-related functions and drive successful outcomes. You will influence revenue and growth across multiple projects, lead client engagement, and steer design from programming through construction administration.

The role requires extensive leadership and communication skills, advanced BIM/tool proficiency, and the ability to solve complex problems while coordinating cross-disciplinary teams across time zones and codes.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure in architecture preferred.
• Typically 15+ years of professional experience.
• Advanced skills in design and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary client relationship owner and leads project communications.
• Manages execution and delivery of implementation documents across all phases.
• Collaborates on programming, schematic design, design development, and CD.
• Oversees coordination of project team interactions and schedules.
• Facilitates lessons learned and disseminates project insights within the firm.
• Leads presentations and manages risk, budgets and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Escape

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office Suite

Job description

HKS Inc. is seeking a senior architectural leader in Seattle to manage project-related functions and drive successful outcomes. You will influence revenue and growth across multiple projects, lead client engagement, and steer design from programming through construction administration.

The role requires extensive leadership and communication skills, advanced BIM/tool proficiency, and the ability to solve complex problems while coordinating cross-disciplinary teams across time zones and codes.