Job Captain - Mission Critical

HKS INC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced architect to lead design development and produce implementation documents for complex projects.

The role requires independent judgment and a broad architectural knowledge to translate concepts into detailed drawings and specifications. You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants, ensure code and zoning compliance, and participate in client meetings.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture required.
• Typically 4+ years of experience.
• Active pursuit of architectural registration; sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, QA/QC and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Modify or create implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance.
• Coordinate design group interaction internally and with consultants.
• Manage project work of the architectural team and reflect design intent in documents.
• Collaborate to ensure code and zoning compliance for assigned project segments.
• Attend client or consultant meetings as needed; support teamwork and coordination.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Independent judgment

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Design intent understanding

Documentation skills

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Enscape

MS Office Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

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 Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field Typically 4+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications Actively pursuing Architectural Registration 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 experience and skills in Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam required
• Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required
• Basic skills in Photoshop required
• Basic familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling required
• Basic familiarity with energy modeling required
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of architectural building systems required
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, QA/QC and specification process and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
• Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time 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
• Basic ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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

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

HKS 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. HKS, Inc.