Facade Specialist

HOK Human Resources • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
The Façade Specialist is a design professional who advises on the design of and is responsible for the documentation, coordination, bid/award, testing and implementation of building enclosures. This person collaborates with the Project Designer, Project Architect and Engineering colleagues and supervises and mentors less experienced team members. It is important that this person has broad knowledge of the technical requirements and the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering required
• 5-10 plus years’ experience preferred with focused Façade experience for 5 years plus preferred.
• Registered Architect or Engineer with current license preferred.

Nice To Haves

• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation of the Facade.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed in the Facade.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for the Façade of a project.
• Performs product research. Responsible for working with Specification Writer to complete project specifications for the Facade.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• 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 architects or technicians.
• 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.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
• Communicates with client representative, when required, to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
• 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).
• 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.
• Attends mockup and field testing.
• 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 building enclosure costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

Benefits

• HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life.
• At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.
• HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.
• Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills.
• Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level