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HKS, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager - Education

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Education team. The role is responsible for managing project-related functions, ensuring project successes, and fostering effective client relationships.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 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

Qualification

Architectural RegistrationSustainable design accreditationArchitectural design experienceProject management skillsRevitAutoCAD3D modelingPerformance analysis softwareMS Office SuiteDiplomatic leadership stylePresentation skillsOrganizational skillsClear communication skills

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience

Typically 15+ years of experience

Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction

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

Preferred

Architectural Registration strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

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

Company

HKS, Inc.

Glassdoor4.3

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

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