Architecture - Regional Leader of Sports+Recreation+Entertainment

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

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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Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.