Architecture - Project Manager - Healthcare

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing healthcare projects from inception to completion, ensuring financial performance, team coordination, and adherence to design intent. They also manage client relationships, lead project teams, and assist in business development and staff mentorship.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in architecture and possess at least 15 years of experience in architectural practice, including 5+ years in healthcare. A professional license and NCARB registration are preferred, along with proficiency in project management systems.

Skills

• Project management
• Healthcare architecture
• Financial performance management
• Team leadership
• Client relationship management
• Construction administration
• Budgeting
• Contract negotiation
• Sustainable design
• Deltek project management
• Mentoring
• Business development
• Strategic planning
• Workflow optimization
• Design excellence

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Mental wellness resources
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development support
• Mentorship programs

About this role

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science-where creativity meets purpose.
Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.
Application must include both resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).
HOK New York/Philadelphia is seeking a Project Manager for its dynamic Healthcare practice. At HOK, we're dedicated to designing spaces that enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and elevate the patient experience. This person, in partnership with the Project Architect and Project Designer, will: Be accountable for project financial performance and team communication; Manage one or more projects during all phases of a project until completion; Direct 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
Participates on and/or leads multiple project teams as Project Manager.
Assists senior management 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.
Assists senior management in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts.
Assists with negotiating 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 commitment to 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 project. 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 clients and consultants.
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.
Business Development
Participates in developing annual business plan for the business unit.
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 participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
15 years’ experience in architectural practice with management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy.
5+ years of experience working on healthcare projects.
Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.
NCARB registration preferred.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
OTHER:
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.
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Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.
Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.
HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parenta...

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