Job Captain - Health

HKS, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Job Captain to join its Health team in New York. This role requires a blend of creativity and technical expertise, where you'll exercise independent judgment to solve architectural challenges. You'll be responsible for creating detailed design documents, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that projects meet both aesthetic and regulatory standards. If you possess a strong foundation in architectural principles and are passionate about sustainable design, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in architecture with strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, with knowledge of sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Modifies implementation documents and complex drawings with independent judgment.
• Coordinates design group interactions and manages project work.

Skills

Architectural Principles

Communication Skills

Project Management

Sustainable Design

Problem Solving

Education

Accredited Professional Degree in Architecture

Architectural Registration (in progress)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

3D Modeling Software (Rhino, Grasshopper)

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketchup

InDesign

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview:

HKS New York is seeking a Job Captain to join the Health team.Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, solving problems as they arise. Possesses and applies broad knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates project needs and contributes to design solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Coordinates design group interactions 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, maintaining information flow to reflect design intent and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work.
• Assists with review, modification, and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, ensuring code and zoning requirements are met.
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training and development purposes.
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services, HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• May attend client or consultant meetings.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project and technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Recognizes the financial aspects of a project and understands basic accounting principles involved in project and firm profitability.
• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plans and utilization rates.
• Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basics of business development.
• May assist in pursuing new project opportunities 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 preferred.
• Familiarity with computational design, parametric modeling, and 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 the specification process.
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information:

Base Salary Range: $78k - $95k annually (for New York locations only).

Factors influencing actual salary include internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life & AD&D insurance, disability plans, paid time off, and more. For details, visit our benefits page.

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Current employees should apply via the Internal Careers Portal.

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