Project Architect

HOK•Seattle, WA

2d•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. They are responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, the technical content of HOK documents, and the coordination of disciplines including consultants. This role involves the supervision of all staff producing documents and primary responsibility for the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the PM. The Project Architect is also responsible for securing QA reviews and implementing comments. A licensed architect is required, responsible for signing/sealing drawings. The role demands participation in and contribution to a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

Must be a licensed architect and responsible for signing/sealing drawings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
5 plus years’ design experience.
Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
NCARB registration preferred.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate 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 sheets planned for each stage of work, including defining data organization and BIM incorporation.
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 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.
Working on 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 the use and tracking of shared electronic documentation and files with project teams, 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, 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.