Project Architect - Mission Critical

Architect

A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.

Responsibilities:

Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents

Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines

Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations

Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project

May lead development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met

Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions

Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects

Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to obtain approvals and adjust scope of services

Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation

Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices

Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed

Leads 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 appropriate

Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings

Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture required

Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Architectural registration required

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

Advanced skills in Revit, Bluebeam and Navisworks required

Intermediate skills in Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Intermediate experience in Illustrator and InDesign required; basic experience with Photoshop required

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required

Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, materials, construction techniques, building codes, accessibility guidelines, QA/QC process required

Advanced knowledge and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required

Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required

Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required

Intermediate organizational skills for multiple concurrent projects required

Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required

Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Intermediate ability to collaborate collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $95k-115k annually – Chicago location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.