Project Architect - Architecture & Design

We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
HOK is currently seeking a Project Architect to join our team in Denver. As a Project Architect, you will lead the development, quality, and coordination of project deliverables across all disciplines, including consultants. You will guide and mentor the team producing project documents, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to firm standards. In partnership with the Project Manager, you will oversee and execute Construction Phase Services, manage required quality assurance reviews, and implement all related feedback. Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
Work in partnership with the Project Manager and Project Designer, accountable for project financial performance and team communication.
Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
Performs as team leader on certain projects.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor's schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Licensed Architect with current registration
~ Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.

#Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.
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 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.
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.