Architecture - Project Architect - Healthcare

HOK Human Resources • Houston, TX

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Project Architect to join their dynamic Healthcare practice in Houston. The role involves managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with client visions and industry best practices. The Project Architect will collaborate with the Project Manager and Project Designer, being accountable for project financial performance, team communication, and the issuance and content of deliverables. Responsibilities include technical content of HOK documents, coordination of disciplines and consultants, supervision of staff producing documents, implementation of Construction Phase Services, and securing QA reviews. The position requires a licensed architect responsible for signing/sealing drawings and contributing to a culture of technical excellence. A resume and portfolio are required for application.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed architect and is responsible for signing/sealing drawings.
• 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 them into technical documents.
• Advanced knowledge of Construction Administration Process.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
• 5 plus years' experience on healthcare projects, including large-scale projects in the U.S.
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.
• Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors 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.
• Works with Specification Writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• 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.
• Regularly communicates with client representative 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).
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
• 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.
• 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, and technical issues.
• Participates in review of project costs and budgets, and adherence to schedule.
• Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• 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

• hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• free mental wellness resources
• life and AD&D coverage
• short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• fertility coverage
• matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning
• financial support and study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• mentorship programs
• paid professional memberships

What This Job Offers

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