Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent experience
15+ years of relevant experience
Architectural Registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Advanced skills in Bluebeam and MS Office Suite required
Intermediate skills in Navisworks and graphic tools like Illustrator and InDesign required
Basic skills in Revit and visualization tools required.
Responsibilities
Act as primary client relationship owner to strengthen client connections
Manage execution of implementation documents across all project phases
Collaborate with the design team to address client programming needs
Oversee coordination among project team and other participants
Facilitate team self-evaluation and share project lessons learned
Ensure application of correct products and materials for projects
Integrate and promote HKS innovation and best practices in all projects
Exercise negotiation skills on critical project issues
Lead client presentations and public hearings as necessary
Monitor project to identify risks and build consensus for solutions
Ensure team accountability for code analysis and project deliverables
Manage all aspects of project meetings and action items
Conduct on-site visits and field reviews as needed
Travel is required
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Flexible work environment
Support for sustainability initiatives
Access to advanced design tools and resources
Full Job Description
Overview:
Primary managerial position in project-related functions and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth for multiple projects. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.
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
Facilitates team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute project lessons learned within the firm
Oversees application of products and materials appropriate for the project
Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
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
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
Leads client presentations and public hearings as needed
Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
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
Travel will be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience
Typically 15+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural Registration strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
Advanced skills in Bluebeam required
Intermediate skills in Navisworks required
Basic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferred
Basic knowledge of Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Escape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required
Basic skills in Photoshop required
Advanced experience in all phases of architectural design and construction required
Basic experience in Vision required
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post occupancy required
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
Advanced skills in managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
Advanced skills in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time required
Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required
Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
About HKS
HKS is an architecture and construction firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1939 and has grown to become one of the largest architecture firms in the world, with offices in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. HKS provides a wide range of architectural and construction services, including design, planning, and project management. The company has a reputation for innovative design and sustainable building practices, and has won numerous awards for its work. HKS is privately owned and operated.
