Project Architect

HOK Human Resources•St. Louis, MO

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Project Architect to join its team in St. Louis, Missouri. The Project Architect partners closely with the Project Manager and Project Designer to lead the technical development, documentation, and delivery of projects. The role oversees multidisciplinary coordination, guides project teams in producing high-quality documents, and helps ensure projects meet quality, financial, and communication goals. During construction, the Project Architect coordinates services with the Project Manager and ensures QA reviews and feedback are implemented. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect able to sign and seal drawings, with strong technical leadership and collaboration skills and a commitment to technical excellence. The role includes leading technical documentation and coordination from conceptual design through construction administration; supporting client, consultant, contractor, vendor, and governing-agency communications; mentoring less experienced staff; contributing to project schedules and budgets; and incorporating integrated sustainable design solutions. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
More than 5 years of design experience.
Licensed Architect with current registration in the region.
Ability to sign and seal drawings.

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 and consistently executed from conceptual design through construction administration.
Lead technical resolution and coordination for an assigned portion of a project.
Coordinate drawings and specifications with the Specification Writer and check reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
Set document-production strategy, planned drawing sheets by work stage, file organization, and BIM content; configure project software parameters and manage standards.
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Project Leadership Team and communicate with disciplines, vendors, and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements.
Ensure construction-detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best-practice standards.
Supervise technical drawing preparation by less senior architects or technicians; lead teams on certain projects and mentor less experienced staff.
Participate in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
Foster sustainable workplace practices and a commitment to internal and external client service.
Build trust with client leadership and regularly communicate with client representatives about design 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 project teams, clients, and consultants.
Assist in planning and conducting work, including minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
Meet with municipal building departments and other governing officials 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; help review contractor schedules and coordinate shop-drawing and sample submissions.
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 relevant markets, disciplines, and areas of expertise; participate in team meetings to resolve project, coordination, schedule, and technical issues.
Participate in reviewing project costs, budgets, and schedule adherence, and prepare minutes for consultant coordination meetings.
May prepare 2D and 3D presentation or design drawings and build models for client or project-team review.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to pursue specified project, client, or market opportunities.