Senior Project Manager / Architect (Housing) #2614

Description

ABOUT HKIT ARCHITECTS

HKIT Architects is a design firm based in downtown Oakland which has been servicing the Bay Area for over 75 years. The firm is known for its work with TK-14 educational facilities, affordable housing, senior living, and other community-based work. Our mission is to create meaningful, sustainable environments through beautiful and functional design that strengthens communities.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply to join our dynamic, diverse mid-sized firm of professional staff dedicated to supporting our mission.

For more information visit our website: www.hkit.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires a motivated design and technically minded individual with a minimum of 7 years of experience leading complex multi-family residential and senior living projects. Candidates must combine considerable design and construction detailing experience, strong communications skills, an interest in sustainability, a record of excellent client collaboration, with an ability to manage internal production teams and external consultants.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all phases of multiple projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Coordinates all project efforts to ensure effective execution.
• Maintain project integrity including design.
• Actively manages client budgets, schedules, and programs; project communications and documentation; office administrative tasks; and project team assignments.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the client and participates in team meetings throughout the project phases including construction.
• Manage the design, detailing, research and full documentation on selected projects, providing expertise across multiple projects. Oversees agency approvals.
• Provides oversight and monitoring of the work of less experienced project managers.
• Assign tasks to staff members and manage deadlines for all production phases including renderings, meetings and presentations. Oversee assigned project team(s).
• Assist in development of and manage project budgets and fees.
• Construction Administration

Requirements

• Licensed architect in California.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture or similar discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing, documenting, detailing and coordinating affordable and/or market rate multi-family residential projects or senior living projects.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring & training junior and intermediate staff in all phases of project detailing and documentation.
• LEED AP is a plus.
• Work on certified green building projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of high-performance building design and related software is a plus.