Architect II - Hospitality

HKS INC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Salt Lake City seeks an Architect with strong technical skills and a proven design sense. You will develop advanced construction documents, lead small project teams and coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors to deliver design solutions that meet code and sustainability goals.

Candidates should have an accredited architecture degree and 5+ years of experience; hospitality experience is preferred. Proficiency with Revit and visualization tools is required.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture.
• Typically 5+ years of experience.
• Hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or modifies complex implementation documents and drawings with minimal supervision.
• Lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design problems.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients and consultants to obtain approvals.

Skills

Design coordination

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Accredited architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Twinmotion

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A licensed Architect who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or modifies complex detailed implementation documents and drawings with or without minimal supervision using diverse knowledge of architectural principles, practices and advanced techniques
• May lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with limited guidance
• May review the preparation of implementation documents by architectural team
• Collaborates in preparing project schedules and coordinates with team in order to effectively meet deadlines
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
• Assists with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• Validates that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• May coordinate 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
• Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings as needed
• Understands and supports negotiations on critical issues with project team
• Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
• May be responsible for preparing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture
• Typically 5+ years of experience
• Hospitality experience 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 may perform elementary functions depending on role
• Advanced skills in Revit required
• Intermediate skills in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Twinmotion, Enscape or other Visualization tools required
• Intermediate skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
• Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy required
• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
• Intermediate ability to communicate and present ideas 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 work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company Culture

HKS, Inc. is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.