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Sr. Project Manager | Cities & Communities
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HKS, Inc.
Overview
Overview A primary managerial position for all active Urban Design projects and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Responsible for coordinating project schedules, contractual and financial duties. Shares responsibility with Senior Urban Designers and respective leadership for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. 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. Fosters productive client and design team relationships.
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
Qualifications
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field
Architectural registration or associated licensure strongly preferred
Typically 10+ years of experience
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
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
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Architecture and Planning
HKS is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HKS, Inc.
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Sr. Project Manager | Cities & Communities
role at
HKS, Inc.
Overview
Overview A primary managerial position for all active Urban Design projects and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Responsible for coordinating project schedules, contractual and financial duties. Shares responsibility with Senior Urban Designers and respective leadership for project successes. Recognized ability to impact revenue and growth. 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. Fosters productive client and design team relationships.
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
Qualifications
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or related field
Architectural registration or associated licensure strongly preferred
Typically 10+ years of experience
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
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
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Architecture and Planning
HKS is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HKS, Inc.
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