Job Captain - Sports

HKS, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/long term disability plans

Paid time off

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Job Captain to join the Sports team, applying architectural principles to develop implementation documents and complex drawings with independent judgment.

You will coordinate design efforts, manage project execution, review and coordinate documents, ensure code and zoning compliance, and support business development while maintaining strong client relations.

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

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

Job description

Overview:

HKS is seeking a Job Captain to join the Sports 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

Base Salary Range: $74-93k annually - Richmond and Los Angeles only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the listed locations 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.

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