Architecture - Sr Design Professional

HOK•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves analyzing and developing architectural documents, ensuring the incorporation of design intent. The professional will develop, modify, and review drawings according to established standards, create strong presentations and early design studies, and prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and models. The position requires understanding and translating design intent into technical documents, potentially leading a small team of junior technicians, and assisting in client, consultant, and contractor coordination. The role also includes ensuring adherence to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards, conducting product and code research, mentoring less experienced staff, and potentially interfacing with clients and consultants. Responsibilities also extend to assisting with work planning, construction administration document management, maintaining HOK document standards, and managing project data. A key aspect is incorporating Integrated Sustainable Design solutions and fostering a green workplace and strong client service.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
6 plus years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc., ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
Develops strong presentations and early design studies.
Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
Assists in client, consultant and contractor project information coordination.
Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
May assist team in construction administration document management.
Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
Facilitates internal and external communications.
Tracks all project data in electronic files.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.