Sr. Project Architect - Mission Critical

HKS inc•Atlanta, GA

41d

About The Position

A recognized leader and licensed Architect who is responsible for envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for technical solutions.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture
Typically 15+ years of experience
Architectural Registration required
Advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks and Bluebeam required
Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required; basic skills in Photoshop required
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, architectural building systems, building codes, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents required
Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required
Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Nice To Haves

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Leads team and other Project Architects in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
Collaborates with PIC/PM in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
Leads the creation and modification of complex detailed implementation documents to incorporate the design intent, using diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices and advanced techniques
Leads development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
Supervises the preparation of documents by architectural team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
Manages the technical resolution and coordination for the project
Writes reports or specifications for assigned project
Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
Coordinates with PM, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services
Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Oversees consultant team work sessions
Oversees product research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
Travel will be required