Project Architect - Mission Critical

HKS INC; Texas; Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HKS, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design teams and coordinate implementation documents across multiple projects.

You will guide consultants, manage production schedules, and ensure QA/QC standards are met while applying best practices and sustainability guidelines. Responsibilities include presenting design concepts, maintaining client relationships, and monitoring risk and scope while collaborating with project managers, clients, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture.
• Typically 8+ years of experience.
• Architectural registration required.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents.
• Develop and manage the production schedule with PIC/PM, including meeting deadlines.
• Prepare, review and coordinate implementation documents to QA/QC standards and design guidelines.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Problem solving

Formation

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Outils

Revit

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Dynamo

Rhino

Grasshopper

Twinmotion

Enscape

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

MS Office

Description du poste

Overview

A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
• Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
• Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying that they conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice, and quality expectations
• Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• May lead development of code analysis and confirms that code and zoning requirements for the assigned segment of the project are met
• Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
• Maintains open communication with the client and provides guidance through the project
• Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, obtain approvals and adjust scope of services
• Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation
• Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
• Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed
• Leads 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 appropriate
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Accredited professional degree in Architecture required; typically 8+ years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications: Architectural registration required; sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill levels: Advanced – expert‑level; Intermediate – required to produce high‑quality solutions; Basic – familiar with primary concepts or may perform elementary functions.

• Advanced skills in Revit, Bluebeam, and Navisworks
• Intermediate skills in Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools
• Intermediate experience in Illustrator and InDesign
• Basic experience with Photoshop
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, materials, construction techniques, building codes, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post‑occupancy
• Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Intermediate organizational skills for multiple concurrent projects
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Intermediate ability to problem‑solve and apply innovative solutions
• Intermediate ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

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

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