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HKS, Inc. · 1 day ago

Sr. Project Manager | Cities & Communities

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is a leading firm in urban design and planning, seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Urban Design projects. The role involves overseeing project schedules, financial duties, and fostering client relationships while leading design efforts and managing multiple project teams.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Acts as lead designer on multiple projects developing urban design concepts at a variety of scales, site and context analysis, presentations and final client deliverables

Guides and directs multiple project teams to manage the development of design throughout design development and implementation documents

Establishes the vision and sets project goals in conjunction with the client and project team

Leads design effort and client presentations to develop and support client relationships

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Develops creative design concepts for projects and expands on concepts of others

Manages design solutions based on principles of urban design and planning including building massing, scale, public space design, building typologies and site circulation to projects

Ability to lead public input processes, community engagement and develop stakeholder outreach strategies

Oversees schematic land and site planning drawings with graphic content to convey ideas, methodologies and approaches for marketing and proposal requests

Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the design intent

Oversees delivery of complete project design presentation to client user group or public forum

Coordinates with consultants, community stakeholders and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives; manages project details with consulting firms

Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions to maintain goals and objectives of projects

Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination

Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Qualification

Urban DesignArchitectural SoftwareProject ManagementGeographic Information SystemsSustainability KnowledgeZoning Regulations KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field

Typically 10+ years of experience

Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment

Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy

Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Knowledge of zoning regulations, land use and mobility planning standards

Strong presentation skills and graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas at a variety of scales

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Travel may be required

Preferred

Architectural registration or associated licensure strongly preferred

Urban design or planning related accreditation preferred such as AICP, LEED ND or Ecodistricts AP

Proficiency in geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS preferred

Proficiency in architectural software such as 3D modeling (including Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper, 3D Studio MAX, etc.) and AutoCAD preferred

Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and InDesign graphic software preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite 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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