Facade Specialist/Sr. Facade Specialist

Facade Specialist/Sr. Facade Specialist  HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. We are currently seeking a Facade Specialist or Sr. Facade Specialist to join our exciting team in New York! Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan next to Bryant Park, our newly renovated office has just celebrated 50 years at HOK. As a Facade Specialist or Sr. Facade Specialist, you will be responsible for advising on the design of as well as the documentation, coordination, bid/award, testing and implementation of building enclosures. You will be working alongside talented architects, engineers, and designers to cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. In this role, you will have leadership responsibilities that include:  Ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation. Monitoring 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. Responsible for working with the Specification Writer performing product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.  Checking completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy. Communicating with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary. Ensuring that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards. Supervising preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects. Performing as team leader on certain projects. Mentoring and directing the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions. Working on developing a positive relationship of trust with Client Leadership. Communicating with client representative, when required, to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.  May participate in Business Development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities. In addition to leadership responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with other teams by: Receiving project directions from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the Regional Technical Principal. Coordinating use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants. Planning and executing projects, making minor modifications in order to complete working drawing sets. Writing reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions. Providing technical support and project communications to team as required.   Attending on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings.  Preparing and coordinating the review of contractors' schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples. Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research, and appropriate use of HOK Standards.  Providing support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise. Participating in review of building enclosure costs and budgets, adherence to schedule. Incorporating Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.  Required Skills Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.  Advanced knowledge of enclosure 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 Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred. Proficiency in Revit required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in architecture required 7-10 (Facade Specialist) or 10 plus years’ (Sr. Facade Specialist) 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.  Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location.  The typical salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $125,000. #LI-WK1 Location 1065 Ave of the Americas, 6th Flr, New York, New York Position Type Full-Time/Regular