Architecture - Sr Design Professional - Healthcare

HOK Human Resources•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Sr Architectural Design Professional to join its Healthcare practice in Houston. The role coordinates and/or undertakes design development, production, and project delivery as part of a team or on individual projects. Assignments involve independent action and decision-making, as well as supervising and mentoring less experienced team members. The position contributes to healthcare design intended to enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and improve the patient experience, while supporting sustainability, design excellence, and client and community value. The position develops architectural documents and design studies, translates design intent into technical documents, supports project coordination and quality control, and may lead junior technicians or assist with work planning, construction administration, and project software standards. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Portfolio documenting academic and professional design work.
Minimum 5 years of architecture experience.
Actively working toward architecture licensure.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
Strong knowledge of architectural building systems.
Strong knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes.
Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply them in technical documents.
Strong understanding of SD, DD, and CD documentation production.
Proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, and InDesign for presentations.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as SketchUp, Rhino, and Grasshopper.
Proficiency in the Affinity software suite.

Responsibilities

Analyze and develop approaches to creating and modifying architectural documents, elevations, sections, and details, incorporating design intent.
Develop, modify, and/or review drawings according to established standards.
Develop presentations and early design studies; prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client and project team review.
Translate design intent into technical documents.
Lead small teams of junior technicians in resolving technical and design-detail problems, as needed.
Assist with coordination of project information among clients, consultants, and contractors.
Assist the team leader in ensuring project documentation conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards throughout all project phases.
Apply QA/QC methods throughout projects.
Conduct product and code research and incorporate findings into technical documents.
Mentor and direct less experienced staff and potentially participate in professional development reviews.
Interface regularly with clients and consultants, as needed.
Assist with work planning and scheduling processes, as needed.
Assist with construction administration document management, as needed.
Ensure HOK document standards are met and archive documents appropriately.
Assist with project team software setup and standards management, as needed.
Facilitate internal and external communications.
Track project data in electronic files.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and foster sustainable workplace practices.
Promote strong service to internal and external clients.