Interiors - Project Architect

HOK Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking a Project Architect to join our Interiors team. This position requires a licensed architect responsible for technical oversight of deliverables, design coordination, and supervising staff. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in architecture and 10 years of experience.

This role includes responsibilities in project design, client interface, business development, and mentoring junior staff. Strong knowledge of sustainable practices and proficiency in Revit are essential. Application to include resume and portfolio.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in architecture preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Advanced electronic drafting and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the design intent of the project is incorporated.
• Monitor the design process through construction administration.
• Perform product research and specification writing.

Skills

Proficiency in Revit

Advanced knowledge of sustainability

Strong knowledge of design trends

Advanced knowledge of building codes

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Registered Architect with current license

LEED credential required within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketchup

InDesign

Job description

Our Philadelphia studio is currently seeking a Project Architect to join our Interiors team. This individual will be responsible for: the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of HOK documents and coordination of disciplines, including consultants; the supervision of all staff producing documents; the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the PM; and securing QA reviews and the implementation of comments. This person must be a licensed architect. This individual will participate in and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Application must include resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Performs product research. May be responsible for or assist Specification Writer in writing specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• 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.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level staff.
• Performs as team leader on certain projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and "Lessons Learned" sessions.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

CLIENT INTERFACE

• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
• Regularly communicates with client representative to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

TEAMWORK

• 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.
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• 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.
• Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
• 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.
• Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds electronic models for client/project team review.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required.
• 10 plus years' experience preferred.
• Registered Architect with current license required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
• Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Possess advanced electronic drafting and electronic modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

OTHER

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.