Hks Inc.

Office Director

Seattle · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago

LogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Teams

About the role

Responsible for the balanced growth and successful performance of an office.
The Office Director is accountable for the success of the office.
The Office Director is an identifiable leader, both externally and internally to establish and reinforce HKS in the market as thought leaders with clients.

Oversees the office and all its staff, building the practice in concert with the HKS strategic plan
Partners with practice leaders and Studio Practice/Design Leaders to ensure HKS standards are followed and projects adhere to schedule and budget
Oversees and maintains accountability over staffing, collaborate with Studio Practice Manager and with respective practice leadership
Demonstrates an innovative and collaborative approach to planning and design consistent with HKS strategic priorities
Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as responsible design, into project teams and client solutions
Integrates HKS services, 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
Partners with studio and office leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and office
Maintains and build client relationships across multiple practices as needed

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
Licensure or certification in chosen field required
Typically 15+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work and talent/resource development
Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for the office teams to follow
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Travel will be required
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred
Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and developing/nurturing talent
Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred

This listing is sourced directly from Hks Inc.'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.