Architecture - Regional Leader of Sports+Recreation+Entertainment Job Listing at HOK in Kansas City, MO (Job ID 477)

Description

HOK is hiring a Regional Leader of Sports + Recreation + Entertainment (SRE) in our Kansas City studio.  We are looking for a professional experienced in the planning, design and implementation of Sports + Recreation + Entertainment projects. The role is responsible for winning new commissions, leading project team as Principal-in-Charge, business development, project design/delivery, client relations, financial management and staff development.  The position will assist in developing and executing regional strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership

• Conducts research and seeks thorough understanding of client needs for planning requirements and design solution opportunities.
• Engages clients in explorations that respectfully challenge their understanding of appropriate design solutions.
• Communicates design intent in a clear and compelling way; demonstrates the incorporation of client's requirements and goals within design solution.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of design presentations to clients and drives consultant work to achieve design goals.
• Fulfills the firm-wide Regional Market Leader criteria:
  • Is a subject matter expert
  • Can win new work
  • Can lead teams as Principal-in-Charge
  • Participates in Market leadership
  • Participates in Regional Practice Leadership Group
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Management

• Provides day-to-day administration of the SRE regional practice.
• Responsible for assisting in the development and successful execution of practice goals, business plan and profitability; aligns efforts with regional and national business unit plans and goals.
• Responsible for conceptual design excellence; initiates project design concepts and idea discussions, provides guidance to design teams during project design development.
• Serves as Principal-In-Charge and/or Project Manager for one or more projects.
• Responsible for SRE regional projects.
• Supervises and may assist with the production of drawings and documents that convey the design intent.
• Implements and utilizes HOK Standards for all projects and processes. Personally contributes to HOK Standards through new procedure initiation and development.
• Assists in preparing fee and workload projections for assigned projects.
• Works closely with project managers with respect to budget and schedule constraints.
• Utilizes and encourages best uses of design technology for presentation and production purposes; champions BIM and Revit technologies.
• Assists others with project deadlines as available.
• Maintains an appropriate billable and non-billable percentage of personal and departmental time.
• Conducts project technical and design review.

Staff Development

• Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops.
• Prepares and delivers staff evaluations; contributes to performance development, compensation decision-making and allocation processes of department.
• Supports diversity, internal HOK development programs and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences which will stimulate design creativity and innovation.
• Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.
• Encourages staff exploration and innovation to achieve design excellence and continual improvement.
• Participates in local or state professional associations, maintains active membership, and attends conferences valued by clients as appropriate. Public speaking may be required.
• May participate with other SRE Regional Leaders and Directors of SRE in HOK firmwide activities.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Business Development

• Responsible for the development and execution of the regional business unit's SRE practice marketing strategy; assists with the overall branding and development of HOK's SRE national practice.
• Identifies new business opportunities while developing current client relationships. Listens for and seeks out new projects which may exist or are being formulated.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities and presentations.
• Develops and nurtures positive client relationships.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies to increase stature in the market and community resulting in increased potential business opportunities.
• Strategizes and assists marketing department in development of marketing campaigns, materials, webinars, etc. and overall proposal preparation.
• Assists in preparation of award submittals.
• Assists in the preparation of press releases and other public relations materials publicizing SRE projects.
• Utilizes speaking and writing opportunities to help position the firm as a thought leader.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10 years of sports and recreation experience, with at least 5 years in a management/leadership role.
• Published and/or award winning projects a plus.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates significant talent in programming/planning, design development and project leadership for large-scale projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Sports, Recreation and Entertainment planning and design. 
• Advanced knowledge of Sports, Recreation and Entertainment infrastructure and facilities design. 
• Ability to manage 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, 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 (IDP).

OTHER:

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

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