Job Captain

HKS•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Job Captain modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment. This role may coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions. The Job Captain manages the project work of the architectural team as appropriate, performs design computations and document preparation, and maintains the information flow to the project team to reflect the design intent in implementation documents. They coordinate with consultants to confirm systems work and assist with the review, modification, and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue. This includes collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segments of the project are met. Assignments may include higher-level work for training and development purposes. The Job Captain executes deliverables according to the scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations. They may attend client or consultant meetings and participate in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Architecture, or a related field.
3 years of experience in the job offered or as an Architectural Intern, Project Coordinator, Design Professional, or in a related/similar position.
3 years with Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software including Rhino and Grasshopper.
3 years with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
3 years with Enscape, Vray and Lumion.
2 years with conducting code analysis, both independently and in collaboration with a Senior Project Architect.
2 years using Navisworks for complex interdisciplinary coordination.
1 year with on-site construction observation visits and punch list reporting.

Nice To Haves

Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes.

Responsibilities

Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment.
Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions.
Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate.
Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work.
Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met.
Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
May attend client or consultant meetings.
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines.
Conducts on-site construction observation visits and punch list reporting.