Architecture - Project Manager

Celebrating our 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients, and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

You can view some of HOK's 2024 project highlights in our HOK 2024 Design Annual.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Austin. This role involves three key responsibilities:

• Project Management, which involves collaborating closely with the Project Architect, Project Designer, and overall design team to ensure project success, financial performance, and effective team leadership. This involves overseeing projects through all phases, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with the design intent.
• Operational support, which requires assisting the Practice Leader and Principal-Designer in the overall operations of the Austin studio.
• Business development support through successfully delivering work, working with local consultant teams, attending events to further collaboration with HOK national business leaders, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management

• Lead project team(s) as Project Manager.
• Develops project scope, fee, schedule, and services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Responsible for the preparation of consultant contracts.
• Assists with negotiating fees and contracts.
• Ensures that budgets have been developed to provide for adequate hours and tasks including HOK's Quality Management Program and Sustainable Design solutions through the life of the project.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Provides adequate support, fees, and project engagement during the construction administration phase.
• Consistently provides complete and timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team for successful project delivery.
• Responsible for managing project using HOK's Project Management system; completes work plans, 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.

Client Interface

• Responsible for maintaining, fostering, and shepherding 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.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service through stakeholder engagement, management of expectations, and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
• Primary point of contact with client.
• Leads project team to determine function and spatial requirements in line with project scope, estimated cost, and project schedule.
• Works with the design team to prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment. Plans layouts of projects and confirms integration of engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval.
• Leads client presentations and assists in the development of collateral for meetings.

Business Development

• Fosters and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Regional Leadership team, HOK RBU and MBU leaders, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Participates in developing annual business plan for the Austin office and region.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seeks 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.
• May participate in interviews and recruiting of future staff.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope.
• Ability to be flexible in multi-tasking and assignment adjustments.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively work in a team atmosphere.
• Able to demonstrate proven and effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, construction documentation, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint preferred. (HOK uses this system for project management.)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
• Licensed Architect with current registration required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in architectural practice with at least 3 years' management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment start date.

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.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local law.

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