Job Captain - Senior Living

HKS, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced architect to contribute to project design and documentation, delivering high-quality BIM models and coordinated drawings. You will apply architectural principles with independence and collaborate across disciplines.

The role requires a professional degree, 4+ years of experience, and familiarity with codes, sustainability, and computational design tools. Competitive compensation and a full benefits package are provided.

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 modelling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred.
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Familiarity with computational design and parametric modelling preferred.
• Familiarity with energy modelling 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 organisational 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.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgement
• 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
• Recognises 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 utilisation 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

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Project management

Ability to present ideas clearly

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Actively pursuing Architectural Registration

Sustainable design accreditation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

InDesign

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 judgement
• 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
• Recognises 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 utilisation 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 modelling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Familiarity with computational design and parametric modelling preferred
• Familiarity with energy modelling 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 organisational 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

Base Salary Range: $77k to $90k - Chicago only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in Chicago only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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