Project Coordinator - Mission Critical

HKS, Inc.•Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

Overview: A recognized practitioner who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission. Responsibilities: Collaborates with the consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project May lead development of code analysis and confirm code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to obtain approvals and adjust scope of services Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment Promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design Assists PIC/PM with the development and management of project job costs, budget and resourcing projections Collaborates with PIC/PM on project financial performance, such as confirming invoices are paid current before issuing documents Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects Supports PIC/PM and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules Qualifications: Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field preferred Architectural Registration preferred Typically with 8+ years of experience Sustainable design accreditation preferred Proficiency in Revit Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software preferred Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents Strong presentation skills Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. 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Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field preferred
Architectural Registration preferred
Typically with 8+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Proficiency in Revit
Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software preferred
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
May lead development of code analysis and confirm code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to obtain approvals and adjust scope of services
Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Promotes the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
Assists PIC/PM with the development and management of project job costs, budget and resourcing projections
Collaborates with PIC/PM on project financial performance, such as confirming invoices are paid current before issuing documents
Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed
May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
Supports PIC/PM and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules