Project Architect

HOK•Denver, CO

18h

About The Position

The Project Architect partners with the Project Manager and Project Designer and is accountable for project financial performance and team communication. The role is responsible for deliverables and their content, the technical content of HOK documents, coordination of disciplines and consultants, and supervision of staff producing documents. The Project Architect has primary responsibility for implementing Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the Project Manager, securing quality assurance reviews and implementing comments, signing and sealing drawings as a licensed architect, and contributing to a culture of technical excellence. The role oversees the technical development and coordination of project documentation from conceptual design through construction administration, while helping ensure that the Project Designer’s design intent is carried through and properly executed. It also supports client relationships, team coordination, construction-phase work, sustainable design, and, as appropriate, business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or equivalent education or experience.
At least 5 years of design experience.
Licensed architect with current registration in the applicable region, if licensure is offered there.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
NCARB registration.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate credential.

Responsibilities

Ensure the project’s overall design intent is incorporated into detailed documentation and remains consistent from conceptual design through construction administration.
Lead technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project; develop document-production strategies, sheet plans, data organization, and BIM content.
Coordinate drawings and specifications with the Specification Writer; check reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
Set up project-team software parameters, manage standards, and coordinate shared electronic documentation and files with the project team, clients, and consultants.
Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines, vendors, contractors, consultants, clients, and governing agencies to incorporate project information and secure approvals or variances.
Ensure construction-detail documentation meets quality assurance, quality control, and best-practice standards; secure QA reviews and implement review comments.
Supervise technical drawing preparation by less-senior architects or technicians; lead project teams as assigned, mentor less-experienced staff, and participate in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
Build positive, trust-based relationships with client leadership and regularly communicate with client representatives about requirements, specifications, progress reviews, and final presentations.
Assist with planning and conducting work, making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
Attend site visits, field reviews, and project meetings; coordinate review of contractor schedules, shop drawings, and samples.
Assist with product research and selection, specification setup, drawing coordination, research, and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
Provide technical support and project communications to team members; participate in meetings to resolve project, interdisciplinary coordination, schedule, and technical issues.
Participate in project cost and budget reviews and monitor schedule adherence.
Prepare minutes of consultant coordination meetings and write reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
May prepare 2D and 3D presentation or design drawings and build models for client and project-team review.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Foster internal and external client service.
May participate in business development meetings to target project, client, or market opportunities.
Sign and seal drawings as a licensed architect.
Travel as required and work overtime as required.