Job Description

We are currently seeking a Project Architect to join our Interiors team. As a Project Architect, you are responsible for interpreting, organizing and executing the conceptual design of a project utilizing creativity, foresight and judgment to meet project requirements and objectives through project completion.

Leadership

Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Performs product research. May be responsible for or assist Project Manager in writing specifications.
Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level staff
Performs as team leader on certain projects.
Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Client Interface

Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
Regularly communicates with client representative to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Teamwork

Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Business Development

May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills.
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
Proficiency in Revit required.
Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in team environment.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture required
10 plus years’ experience preferred
Registered Architect with current license required.
NCARB registration preferred.
LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

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 remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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This job was posted on Thu Mar 14 2024 and expired on Sat Mar 30 2024.

Minimum $77K /yr

$86K /yr Average

Maximum $94K /yr

Tasks

Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.

Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.

Direct activities of technicians engaged in preparing drawings or specification documents.

Prepare contract documents for building contractors.

Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.

Meet with clients to review or discuss architectural drawings.

Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.

Administer construction contracts.

Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.

Develop marketing materials, proposals, or presentation to generate new work opportunities.

Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details for its construction.

Conduct periodic on-site observations of construction work to monitor compliance with plans.

Monitor the work of specialists, such as electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, interior designers, or sound specialists to ensure optimal form or function of designs or final structures.

Plan layouts of structural architectural projects.

Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.

Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.

Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.

Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.

Inspect proposed building sites to determine suitability for construction.

Create three-dimensional or interactive representations of designs, using computer-assisted design software.

Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.

Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability or operational efficiency.

Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.

Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.