HOK is currently seeking an Architectural Project Manager to join our Kansas City studio.  As a Project Manager, you, in partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer are responsible for project financial performance and team communication.  You may manage one or more projects during all phases of a project until completion and direct employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that proper steps and procedures are taken and that the work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled and in conformance with design intent.   

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.