Project Operations Manager

Is Hickok Cole What's Next for you?

Hickok Cole is a forward-focused design practice connecting bold ideas, diverse expertise, and partners with vision to do work that matters. We're dedicated to creating a workplace where you feel comfortable bringing your full and authentic self to work each day. We want you to be proud to work for Hickok Cole and to feel connected and committed to the goals, values, and mission we share. Every one of us is here to be a part of something bigger, and each of us has a role to play in doing work that matters to our clients, our community, and to us - that's where you come in.

Our team is growing and we're on the hunt for people passionate about the future of our field and eager to help drive it. We know great work takes great teams and people with the focus, vision, and energy to keep us moving forward. That's why we're invested in providing a healthy work environment with the tools to support creative work and a balanced life, with competitive salaries and benefits to match. The past two years have been challenging ones, but we've embraced the opportunity to change for the better - diversifying leadership with new DEI and Design Director roles, completing and submitting our application for an ILFI Just Label, investing in technology upgrades across the firm, and adopting a new flexible work policy that allows us to work from home up to two days a week. We also opened two brand new workspaces (in DC's Union Market District and RVA's Arts District) designed to entice you out of your home office and into an environment that reflects and supports everything we love most about design.

If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to introduce yourself and tell us why you'd make a great addition to the team. 

What we are looking for

• Project Operations Manager with 10-15 years of Project Management experience in Architectural/Interior design firms 

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or in a related field 

• Self- starter with strong analytical and communication skills 

• Experience and working knowledge of standard AIA contracts 

• Experience in both multi-family housing projects as well as commercial office buildings and interiors 

• Expertise in the use of all common PM software, including:  Deltek, Microsoft Project, Revit, One-note and Newforma 

• Fluent in written and spoken English 

• Valid work permit (USA) 

What you'll do

• Work closely with Project Managers on issues related to their individual projects, including project planning, team organization, tracking project progress, as well as the management of consultants and clients 

• Be responsible for the training and mentoring of PMs across the firm 

• Report directly to the Managing Director while being an active Project Manager  

• Train employees on

  • Software and tools 

  • Client management 

  • Team management 

  • Project planning and processes  

• Be a project resource by

  • Reviewing sector profitability 

  • Recommending strategies  

  • Assisting in proposals

• Develop processes by 

  • Evaluating existing PM processes 

  • Creating PM "handbook" 

What we offer

• Remote Work (up to 2 days a week) + Flexible Schedules
• Paid Leave + Holidays
• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan
• Health + Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Mentoring Program
• Company Laptops + Standing Desks
• 24 Hours Paid Volunteer Hours Per Year
• Annual Wellness Month
• Monthly Team Social Events
• iLAB Research Microgrant Program
• Annual Summer Picnic + Holiday Party
• Fully Stocked Model Shop
• Dedicated Virtual Reality Space + Tools

 

Qualified applicants should address their CV, portfolio in PDF format, letters of recommendation, and queries for this vacancy to: Mark Ramirez, Principal. 

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