Project Architect - (Healthcare Experience)

HOK Human Resources • San Francisco, CA

76d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Project Architect with healthcare experience. In partnership with the Project Manager and Project Designer, the Project Architect is accountable for project financial performance and team communication. The role is responsible for deliverables, technical content and coordination of HOK documents and disciplines, including consultants, and supervises staff producing documents. The Project Architect leads implementation of Construction Phase Services with the Project Manager, secures quality assurance reviews, and ensures review comments are implemented. The position requires an architect licensed in the applicable region and responsibility for signing and sealing drawings. The role also contributes to a culture of technical excellence.

The Project Architect carries the Project Designer’s established design intent into detailed documentation, monitors the design from concept through construction administration, and leads technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project. The role develops and coordinates specifications and drawings, checks reports and calculations, establishes document-production strategies and BIM/data organization, and manages project software parameters and standards. It also maintains client and project-team relationships; coordinates with disciplines, vendors, contractors, consultants, and governing agencies; supervises technical drawing production; mentors staff; and supports sustainable design and workplace practices.

The position may involve business development meetings and travel. Overtime may be required. HOK offers medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) savings plans, disability, life and accident insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The reasonably expected annual salary range is $125,000 to $145,000, based on experience, qualifications, education and location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or equivalent in education or experience.
• More than 5 years of design experience.
• Current Architect registration in the applicable region is required where licensure is offered.
• Healthcare experience, as indicated in the job title.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Project Designer’s overall design intent is incorporated into detailed documentation.
• Monitor the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration to ensure the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Lead technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Work with the Specification Writer to develop specifications and coordinate drawings and specifications.
• Check completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Set document-production strategy, identify sheets for each work stage, and define data organization and elements incorporated into the BIM.
• Set up project team software parameters and manage standards.
• Maintain collaborative professional relationships with the Project Leadership Team and provide a commitment to client service.
• Coordinate with disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate project information and requirements.
• Ensure construction detail documentation meets quality assurance, quality control and best-practice standards.
• Supervise preparation of technical drawings by less senior architects or technicians; serve as team leader on certain projects.
• Mentor and direct less experienced staff and participate in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
• Promote sustainable work practices and incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop positive, trust-based relationships with client leadership and communicate with client representatives about requirements, specifications, progress reviews and final presentations.
• Receive project direction from the Principal in Charge and technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
• Coordinate and track shared electronic documentation and files with the project team, clients and consultants.
• Assist with planning and conducting work, including minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
• Meet with municipal building departments and other governing agencies to coordinate approvals or variances.
• Write reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions; provide technical support and project communications to the team.
• Attend site visits, field reviews and project meetings; prepare and coordinate reviews of contractor schedules, shop drawings and samples.
• Assist the Specification Writer with product research, manufacturer consultation, and evaluation and selection of project materials.
• Support specification setup, drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
• Support team members in areas of market, discipline or other expertise; participate in meetings to resolve project issues and coordinate disciplines, schedules and technical matters.
• Participate in reviews of project costs, budgets and schedule adherence.
• Prepare minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation or design drawings and build models for client or project-team review.
• May participate in business development meetings to target project, client or market opportunities.
• Travel as required and work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Disability, life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.

What This Job Offers

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