Principal Architect - Transit Architecture

HNTB Corporation•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. We are a Transit centric studio that believes that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. The role includes serving as the lead technical architect in the design and construction of the transformation of a major transit facility in New York City. This opportunity entails being responsible for participation in all phases of project development including full technical support of the architecture as well as incorporation of all disciplines involved with the design. Serves as a resource to the designer and project manager as the design is developed. This position is located in New York City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
10 years of relevant experience
RA

Nice To Haves

Expert communication skills with PMs, project teams, clients, contractors, and consultant teams regarding various technical aspects of the project.
Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
Skills in computational design, or other emerging technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, fast-paced environment effectively.
Demonstrated technical ability and leadership skills.
Clear communication skills, including presentation skills.
Patience and ability to mentor and develop others.
Proficient in: Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IPD, etc.)
Proficient in: Architectural products and systems
Proficient in: Building codes
Knowledgeable in current and emerging tools including Autodesk Revit, cloud filesharing/collaboration, complex 3D modeling, Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-Up, and visualization.
Knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.
Transit Architecture Design experience
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
LEED Accreditation or Envision Accreditation

Responsibilities

Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects.
Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project.
Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
Has overall responsibility for coordination with sub-consultants in implementation of quality assurance and quality control checks.
Responsible for all project work planning and scheduling.
Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size.
Promotes firm culture within and outside the practice.
Assists in the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
Participates in market sector leadership initiatives.
Nurtures existing client relationships.
Attends industry-based conferences and events to promote the firm.
May mentor earlier to mid-career staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.