Project Architect
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 Project Architect to join our team. As a Project Architect, in partnership with the Project Manager and Project Designer, you are accountable for project financial performance and team communication. You will be responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of HOK documents, and coordination of disciplines including consultants, as well as the supervision of all staff producing documents.
Leadership
Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation. You will monitor the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed. Responsibilities include:
- Technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
- Working with the Specification Writer to develop specifications and coordinating drawings and specifications.
- Checking completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
- Setting the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifying the sheets planned for each stage of the work.
- Defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
- Setting up project team software parameters and managing standards.
- Fostering and maintaining a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
- 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 or technicians.
- Mentoring and directing the work of less experienced staff, participating in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
- Taking personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Fostering a commitment to external and internal client service.
Client Interface
Work on developing a positive relationship of trust with client leadership. Regularly communicate with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of final presentations.
Teamwork
Receive project direction from the Principal in Charge and technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating use and tracking shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients, and consultants.
- Assisting in planning and conducting work, making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
- Meeting with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
- Writing reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
- Providing technical support and project communications to the team as required.
- Attending on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings.
- Preparing and coordinating the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings, and samples.
- Assisting the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project-related materials.
- Participating in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, and schedule adherence.
- Preparing meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
- May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
- Incorporating 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
- Advanced 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.
- Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
- Advanced knowledge of Construction Administration Process.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.
- Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead teams and work effectively with other project leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5 plus years of design experience.
- Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
- 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