Sr. Project Manager | Cities & Communities

Overview:

A primary managerial position for all active Urban Planning projects and is ultimately responsible for project successes. Responsible for coordinating project schedules, contractual and financial duties. Shares responsibility with Senior Urban Planners, 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 a primary client liaison, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of planning documents through all phases of a project, including sharing lessons learned and project impact
• Collaborates on the planning and design process including understanding client needs and document preparation
• Oversees coordination of project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• 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 team in collaboration with other disciplines to establish planning and design solutions that can be achieved 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 meetings as needed
• Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team and client to resolve issues
• Holds project team 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

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Planning or equivalent in education or experience
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification strongly preferred
• Typically 15+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation LEED ND and/or Just Communities AP preferred
• Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of urban design and master planning
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision, Portfolio, Tableau, and similar management software platforms
• Familiarity in geographic information systems (GIS) software such as ArcGIS or QGIS preferred
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of architectural and performance analytical software such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling, parametric design and performance analysis software preferred
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of zoning codes, land use and mobility planning and the development process
• Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• 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 will 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