Architect Project Manager - Healthcare Architecture Experience Preferred

About NK Architects:

Founded in 1972, NK is a regional firm with offices in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania, and a staff of approximately 90 employees working with clients throughout the country. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to foster a workplace that mirrors the communities in which we work.

We build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

At NK Architects, we partner with mission-driven organizations who are committed to serving their communities. Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing.

With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.

We know our clients take their work personally. We do too.

NK Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorship can be provided.

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Job Summary: Architectural Healthcare Project Manager

The position is located at NK Architects NY office, The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, Suite 2150, New York, NY 10279. This is currently a hybrid position with the opportunity to work both in office as well as remotely and could be subject to change.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated architectural project manager to join our integrated team of design professionals. The select candidate will be instrumental in managing and guiding the production efforts of the internal project team and work closely with the principals of the firm in both NJ and NYC offices. The projects will span all geographies (NY, NJ & PA). The ideal candidate will have 8 or more years of experience; licensure preferred but not required.

Healthcare predominates in our marketplace, and our clients mandate that NK staff who conduct business with and site visits to healthcare providers be vaccinated. As such, this position can only be fully executed by vaccinated individuals.

Candidate Duties/Responsibilities:

Architecture Project management experience with the full project life cycle

Experienced managing multiple small to medium project deadlines simultaneously

Primary project focus is healthcare facilities including but not limited to hospitals and outpatient facilities

Responsible for the coordination of all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution

Required to successfully communicate and coordinate with external consultants and engineers

Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets, and scope of work to completion and to the client's satisfaction.

Actively develops and manages both internal and client budgets, project teams work-plan and schedules, as well as project communication and documentation

Attends pre-proposal meetings, integral in assessing scope of work to develop proposals and contracts

Evaluate project resource needs and provide input for successful project execution and team time management

Continually monitors project performance and works with principal and finance team to preserve the health of the project

Self-motivated, energetic individual able to inspire the team

Results oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

Passion for creating an impact and meeting business objectives

Familiarity and understanding of healthcare AHJ’s review processes

Knowledge of Newforma & Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint a plus

Familiar with Microsoft office; Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail

Collaborative work ethic and able to lead by example

Excellent communicator with ability to present to clients and internal team members

Education and Experience:

Prior experience with healthcare projects including hospitals and outpatient facilities preferred

College Degree Required

BArch, MArch or equivalent degree from an accredited S. Architecture School a plus

If licensed, must maintain professional license in the USA

Healthcare portfolio preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer