Description

The role is a managerial position within a specific project, sharing responsibility for project success and impacting revenue and growth. The manager oversees the firm’s resources—including people, processes, and tools—while teaching and mentoring staff and embodying the firm’s values and mission.

The manager designs and may lead research strategies to address client requirements, leads multi‑disciplinary teams on large complex assignments, and ensures delivery of high‑quality final documents. They are accountable for work plans, budgets, and schedules, serving as the primary client interface and overseeing project administration. The role evaluates market and economic feasibility of mixed‑use developments and related schemes, manages execution of implementation documents, and integrates HKS expertise and sustainable design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Design and lead research strategies to meet client requirements
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams on large, complex assignments
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality final documents within scope, budget, and schedule
• Evaluate market and economic feasibility of mixed‑use, hospitality, resort, attraction, sports, entertainment, and healthcare projects
• Act as primary client liaison, building strong relationships and understanding project goals
• Manage execution and delivery of implementation documents throughout all project phases
• Coordinate internal team interaction and collaboration with external participants
• Integrate HKS expertise, sustainable design solutions, and best practices into projects
• Hold project team accountable to HKS standards and quality expectations
• Resolve conflicts and foster a healthy team environment
• Provide direction, feedback, and leadership to team leaders
• Optimize risk, value, efficiency, and cost throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

Candidates must hold an accredited advanced degree (master’s or higher) in Architecture, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare or a related field and typically bring 12+ years of experience, preferably within a respected consultancy. Required skills include proficiency in the MS Office suite, simulation tools, Lean Six Sigma, and advanced economic and financial analysis, as well as strong presentation, organizational, and client‑relationship abilities. Leadership style should be diplomatic and collaborative, with excellent verbal and written communication for senior audiences.

• Apply persuasion and negotiation skills to resolve critical project issues
• Hold a master’s (or higher) degree in Architecture, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare or related field
• Possess 12+ years of sector experience, preferably in a respected consultancy
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio) and simulation tools
• Knowledgeable in Lean Six Sigma, sustainability, integrated design guidelines, and Vision software
• Advanced competency in economic, financial, real‑estate, and operational analysis
• Experienced in logistics management, business development, and multi‑project coordination
• Strong presentation, organizational, and client‑relationship management skills
• Diplomatic, collaborative leadership style that values internal and external relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication for senior‑level audiences

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance