Architect - Healthcare

Licensed Architect who exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems. Responsible for establishing, maintaining and adherence to project budget and schedule. Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or professionals. Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings. Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice standards. Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development; reviews and Lessons Learned sessions. Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team. Assures the overall strategy for producing documents and organizing data will be followed, including incorporating elements in a Building Information Model (BIM) or other 3D model. Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately. Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards. Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

CLIENT INTERFACE

Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.

TEAMWORK

Analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, specifications, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent. Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project. Develops solutions to design problems. Corrects and updates, making minor adaptations and modifications, to complete working design documents. Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents appropriately; prepares, coordinates and reviews the schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples. Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provide support as necessary. Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research. Coordinates with project managers, 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. Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions. Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for coordination. Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical issues. Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and adherence to schedule. Communicates in a clear, concise, and professional manner at all times, both verbally and in writing and will have regular interface with clients. Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort. Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other area of expertise. May provide assistance in connection with expertise in particular building types, component, material, or building code. May assist team in construction administration document management. May assist Project Manager with defining project work plans. Prepares meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master's degree preferred. 7 plus years' experience. Previous experience working on large-scale Healthcare projects required. Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region. NCARB registration preferred. LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The typical salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning. Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr HOK Group, Inc.