Sr Aviation + Transportation Project Manager

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.


In partnership with the Sr. Project Architect, Sr. Project Designer, and A+T (Aviation and Transportation) Planner, this role is accountable for project financial performance, team communication, and responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of airport terminals and other transportation facilities. The incumbent manages projects during all phases of a project until completion. This role directs employees and consultants at all levels to ensure that proper steps and procedures are taken and that work is completed as planned, budgeted, scheduled and in conformance with the design intent. This role combines project management skills with technical planning expertise with ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. The Senior A+T Project Manager will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Supports project planning and design teams in programming, planning, and design of terminals, airfields, landside areas, and other transportation facilities.
• Lead the preparation of project strategies, methodologies, and schedules.
• Assists leadership 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.
• With the assistance of legal counsel, prepares and executes consultant contracts.
• Negotiates 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 culture of 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 projects. 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 consultants and clients.


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.
• Leads client presentations and project reviews.


Business Development:

• Participates in developing annual business plan for the Regional Practice.
• 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 part