Architecture - Healthcare Practice Leader

About the role

HOK is seeking a Healthcare Practice Leader to join our team in Houston. This is a strategic role that blends project and people leadership within a collaborative, design-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategic practice planning and marketing strategies in collaboration with the Regional Leader of Healthcare, Market Business Unit Director of Healthcare, and Practice Principals.

• Assists or leads proposal teams to budget and deliver design competitions, response to Request for Proposals, and Request for Qualifications.

• Mentors and manages the healthcare team, supporting professional development and advancing business development initiatives across the region.

• Acts as Senior Project Manager or Principal In Charge of assigned projects, including travel and attendance in Integrated Project Delivery Big Rooms and co-location offices.

• Runs OAC meetings, manages client relations, submits fees and proposals, provides fee projections, and manages resource utilization through Vantagepoint.

• Fosters a culture of trust and accountability with clients, reporting potential issues to leadership.

• Participates in developing annual business plan for the practice, identifying new business opportunities, and developing current client relationships.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants, contractors, and jurisdictional/approval agencies.

• Assists or leads development of fee proposals for marketing proposals.

• Attends local or state professional associations and conferences valued by clients.

• Supports diversity, HOKU programs, and develops continuing education opportunities for design staff.

• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve project design excellence and continual improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 15 years’ experience in architectural practice with prior management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy as well as leading acute care inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects, with local jurisdictions.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated creativity, passion, and interest in design and planning of healthcare facilities.
• Advanced knowledge in healthcare programming/planning, design development, and project leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Ability to manage staff with a collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships, both internal and external.
• Ability to think strategically, implement change, enforce policy, and resolve conflict.
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with external clients.
• Proven ability to masterfully present, effectively sell, and negotiate the services of HOK.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of architecture including Deltek Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, MS Office Suite, Primavera or MS Project, Revit, 3D Modeling software, and graphic software.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge in healthcare programming/planning, design development, and project leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Ability to manage staff with a collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships, both internal and external.
• Ability to think strategically, implement change, enforce policy, and resolve conflict.
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Proven ability to prioritize oneself and the work of others in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Proven ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with external clients.
• Proven ability to masterfully present, effectively sell, and negotiate the services of HOK.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
• Proficiency in the basic technical skills of architecture including Deltek Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, MS Office Suite, Primavera or MS Project, Revit, 3D Modeling software, and graphic software.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays).
• A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free mental wellness resources.
• Life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands.