Job Captain - Health

HKS Architects; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Job Captain to enhance their Health team. This role requires a blend of creativity and technical expertise, as you will be responsible for modifying and creating complex architectural documents while coordinating design efforts with both internal teams and external consultants. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project quality and compliance with zoning requirements, all while fostering strong client relationships. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of architectural experience with a professional degree.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Modify and create implementation documents and complex drawings.
• Manage project work and assist with design computations.

Skills

Architectural Principles

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Accredited Professional Degree in Architecture

Sustainable Design Accreditation

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, 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.