Architecture - Sr Project Architect - Healthcare

HOK Human Resources•Houston, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join their dynamic Healthcare practice in Houston. This role involves managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with client visions and industry best practices. The Senior Project Architect will be accountable for project financial performance, team communication, and the issuance and content of deliverables. They will also be responsible for the technical content of HOK documents, coordination of disciplines and consultants, supervision of staff producing documents, implementation of Construction Phase Services, and securing QA reviews. The position requires a licensed architect responsible for signing/sealing drawings and contributing to a culture of technical excellence. A resume and portfolio are required for application.

Requirements

Must be a licensed architect and responsible for signing/sealing drawings.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
10 plus years' experience on healthcare projects, including large-scale projects in the U.S.
Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required.
Proficiency in Revit required.
Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate them into technical documents.
Advanced knowledge of Construction Administration Process.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in team environment.
Ability to lead teams and work effectively with other project leaders.
Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
NCARB registration preferred.
LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, and Grasshopper preferred.
Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the overall design intent of the project is incorporated into detailed documentation.
Monitoring the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration.
Technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Developing specifications in collaboration with the Specification Writer and coordinating drawings and specifications.
Checking completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
Setting the overall strategy for producing documents and identifying planned sheets for each stage of work, including 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.
Ensuring construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
Supervising the preparation of technical drawings by less senior staff.
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.
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 use and tracking of shared electronic documentation and files with project team, 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, and evaluating/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.