Job Captain - Education

HKS, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks an architect with strong independent judgment to develop and coordinate complex architectural documents and models. You will translate design intent into implementable drawings while coordinating with consultants and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited architecture degree, is pursuing registration, and brings typically 4+ years of experience. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Rhino/Grasshopper and related tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture.
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration.
• Typically 4+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling (Rhino/Grasshopper) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Coordinate design group interaction internally and with consultant teams.
• Manage project work of the architectural team as appropriate.
• Perform design computations and document preparation, reflecting design intent and coordinating with consultants.
• Assist with review and coordination of implementation documents to meet codes and zoning requirements.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss project issues and coordination with other disciplines.
• Understand financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, and contribute to project profitability.
• Support client relationships and assist in pursuing new project opportunities.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Sustainability

Energy modeling

QA/QC

Building codes

Coordination

Communication

Project documentation

Organization

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Actively pursuing Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad 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

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment
• May coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions
• Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate
• Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work
• Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
• May attend client or consultant meetings
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project’s and firm’s profitability
• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
• May assist in pursuit of new project opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
• Actively pursuing Architectural Registration
• Typically 4+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling preferred
• Familiarity with energy modeling preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems
• Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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