Architecture - Project Architect

HOK Human Resources•New York, NY

18h•$110,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In partnership with the Project Manager and Project Designer, the Project Architect is accountable for project financial performance and team communication. This role is responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, the technical content of HOK documents, and the coordination of disciplines including consultants. The Project Architect will supervise all staff producing documents and is primarily responsible for the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the PM. This role is also responsible for securing QA reviews and the implementation of comments. The ideal candidate must be a licensed architect and is responsible for signing/sealing drawings. This position requires participation in and contribution to a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
10 plus years’ design experience.
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 Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in team environment.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Ability to lead teams and work effectively with other project leaders.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
NCARB registration preferred.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino and Grasshopper preferred.
Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
Monitoring the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
Providing 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 documents and identifying the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including 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.
Communicating with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and providing support as necessary.
Ensuring that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
Supervising the preparation of technical drawings by less senior level architects or technicians.
Performing as a team leader on certain projects.
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.
Developing a positive relationship of trust with client leadership.
Regularly communicating with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of final presentations.
Coordinating use and tracking of shared electronic documentation and files with the 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, and evaluating and selecting project-related materials.
Involvement with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research, and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
Providing support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
Participating in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical issues.
Participating in review of project costs and budgets, and adherence to schedule.
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.
May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client, or market opportunities.