Lead Project Architect: Design Excellence & Client Leadership

HKS, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Architect to envision, design and deliver exceptional projects. You will lead a team, guide technical solutions and foster strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires accredited architecture credentials, 15+ years of experience, and architectural registration. Expect close collaboration with PIC/PM, consultants and agencies, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in Architecture.

Responsibilities

Leads team and other Project Architects in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems.
Collaborates with PIC/PM in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines.
Leads the creation and modification of complex detailed implementation documents to incorporate the design intent, using diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices and advanced techniques.
Leads development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met.
Supervises the preparation of documents by architectural team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations.
Manages the technical resolution and coordination for the project.
Writes reports or specifications for assigned project.
Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings.
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects.
Coordinates with PM, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services.
Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues.
Oversees consultant team work sessions.
Oversees product research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections.
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed.
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines.
Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as needed.
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.
Travel will be required.