Architecture - Sr Design Professional - Healthcare

HOK•Houston, TX

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 project team or on individual projects. Assignments require independent action and decision-making, as well as the ability to supervise less experienced team members. The position supports the creation and modification of architectural documents while maintaining design intent and established standards. It develops design studies and presentations, prepares 2D and 3D drawings and models, translates design intent into technical documents, and coordinates project information with clients, consultants, and contractors. The role also supports quality control, code and product research, sustainability integration, document management, and project communications. It may lead junior technicians, mentor less experienced staff, assist with planning and scheduling, and participate in construction administration and project software setup.

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/incorporate them into technical documents.
Strong understanding of SD, DD, and CD documentation production.
Proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency in MS 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 while incorporating design intent.
Develop, modify, and/or review drawings according to established standards.
Develop design studies and presentations; prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client and project-team review.
Translate design intent into technical documents.
May lead a small team of junior technicians in solving technical and design-detail problems according to established standards.
Assist with coordination of project information among clients, consultants, and contractors.
Assist the team leader in ensuring documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards; apply QA/QC methods throughout the project.
Conduct product and code research and incorporate applicable codes into technical documents.
Mentor and direct less experienced staff and may participate in professional development reviews.
May regularly interface with clients and consultants.
May assist with work planning and scheduling.
May assist the team with construction-administration document management.
Ensure HOK document standards are met and archive documents appropriately.
May help establish project-team software parameters and manage standards.
Facilitate internal and external communications and track project data in electronic files.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Foster a commitment to internal and external client service.