Project Architect - Culture

HKS
US - Florida - Orlando
January 9, 2025
IT

Overview:

HKS Orlando is seeking a Project Architect to join our Culture team.

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

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture required
8+ years of experience preferred
Experience with performing arts or similar preferred

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 can perform elementary functions

Advanced skills in Revit and Navisworks required
Basic proficiency in Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required; intermediate preferred
Basic ability to collaborate and develop projects with others who are using Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign software preferred
Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required
Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required
Intermediate presentation skills preferred
Intermediate organizational skills for multiple concurrent projects required
Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
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
Travel may be required

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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