Structural Project Manager

at HKS, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview:

Our Structural group is looking for a Project Manager to join their team.

A licensed engineer in a managerial position that is responsible for project successes. Leads multiple project teams in planning, coordinating and administering respective projects through all phases of development. Possesses leadership and communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and the ability to manage effective client relationships. Embraces the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

Responsibilities:
Manages multiple structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design, delivery of implementation documents, and construction administration. Including efforts for post-occupancy evaluation and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact.
Acts as client contact point, strengthening connections with clients through an understanding of their project needs and progress
Exercises communication skills on critical issues through the scope of the project.
Manages and oversees implementation documents, discussion of project technical issues, and project coordination with other disciplines.
Works with project teams 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
Collaborates on all phases of the design process from kickoff to construction administration. Attends on-site visits and field reviews as necessary.
Responsible for detailed code analysis, structural analysis and calculations, and quality of implementation documents. Delegates tasks to project team and holds team members accountable for completion.
Reviews engineering work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
Manages and supervises project team interactions both internally and with other project participants
Provides teams guidance and motivation for performance
Participates in project team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute lessons learned
Appropriately applies products and materials according to HKS standards, helps to define best practice and quality expectations
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

Qualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or related field
Professional engineering or structural engineering licensure required (structural engineering licensure preferred)
Typically 9+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Firsthand and sustained experience in all phases of engineering and construction
Understand the use of Revit and BIM in the delivery of implementation documents
Experience in Vision preferred
Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Knowledge of integrated design, engineering building systems and QA/QC process
Knowledge of building codes, material design standards and constructability
Experience with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple project teams with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and... For full info follow application link.

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