Architectural Project Manager - Healthcare

About the role

HOK New York is seeking a Project Manager for its dynamic Healthcare practice. The ideal candidate will manage projects from conception to completion, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring project success.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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. Listsens 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Other Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

• Knowledge of healthcare design principles and standards
• Experience with Deltek Project Management system
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and client relations skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay

The reasonably expected range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
• Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

Company Information

HOK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. 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.