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Locations: Dubai
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: 2022-01427
Overview:
HKS Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the team.
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
• Collaborates on the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
• Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• 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
• Collaborates in project meeting management, including scheduling, determining meeting purpose, preparing agendas and meeting report and maintaining action items log on regular basis
• 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
• Responds to Requests for Information (RFIs) in timely manner.
• Reviews value engineering proposals and substitution requests.
• Reviews material samples and mock-ups
Qualifications:
• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically, 20+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
• 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
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, constructability and accessibility guidelines
• 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
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