We are currently seeking a Regional Leader of Healthcare to join our team. As a Regional Leader of Healthcare, you will be responsible for the planning, design and implementation of Health Care projects as well as winning new commissions, leading project teams and leading the regional healthcare practice in business development, project design/delivery, client relations, financial management and staff development.

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 Firmwide 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 regional Healthcare 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 Healthcare 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, HOKU 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 healthcare 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 Healthcare Regional Leaders and Directors of Healthcare 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 Healthcare practice marketing strategy; assists with the overall branding and development of HOK’s Healthcare 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 Healthcare projects. Utilizes speaking and writing opportunities to help position the firm as a thought leader.