Job Captain: Mission-Critical Architecture Lead

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

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.