Project Architect - Sports

HOK; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

4 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in New York seeks a Project Architect and Senior Project Architect to spearhead high-profile sports projects. Key responsibilities include leading the design through construction, ensuring quality documentation, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidates will have 10+ or 20+ years of experience in architectural design, be a licensed architect, and may possess LEED accreditation. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $110,000–$150,000 based on experience, in addition to comprehensive benefits including a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience for Project Architect; 20+ years for Senior Project Architect.
• Licensed architect with current registration.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile sports projects from design through construction.
• Ensure integration of design intent into documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project documentation.

Skills

Architectural design knowledge

Construction methods

Sustainability understanding

Revit proficiency

3D modeling tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025 and continues to be a collective of future‑forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is to improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. At HOK, design excellence thrives at the intersection of art and science—where creativity meets purpose.

HOK New York is seeking Project Architect and Senior Project Architect for its Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment practice. The role involves partnering with the Project Manager and Project Designer to lead high‑profile sports projects from early design through construction. The incumbent will mentor teams and contribute to a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and uphold the design intent of stadiums, arenas, training facilities, locker rooms, and other sports‑related venues, ensuring seamless translation into comprehensive construction documentation.
• Ensure the project’s design intent is fully integrated into detailed documentation from concept through construction.
• Provide oversight of technical resolution, interdisciplinary coordination, and quality execution for assigned project components.
• Lead documentation strategy, including BIM standards, file structure, and software setup.
• Establish and uphold the project documentation strategy in alignment with firm standards, including BIM execution plans, file structure, and software workflows.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination of drawings and specifications, collaborating closely with the Specification Writer and consultant team.
• Oversee technical review of reports, plans, estimates, and calculations to ensure compliance with QA/QC standards, codes, and contractual requirements.
• Direct document production across all project phases, defining sheet organization, data governance, and the level of BIM development required to support design intent and construction delivery.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Project Leadership and cross‑disciplinary partners.
• Communicate with consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure complete and accurate project requirements.
• Ensure that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
• Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering professional development and contributing to firm‑wide lessons‑learned and best‑practice initiatives.

Client Interface and Business Development

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with client leadership and key stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with clients to confirm requirements, scope, and specifications throughout all project phases.
• Lead progress reviews and deliver clear, effective presentations to convey project status, decisions, and recommendations.
• Participate in targeted business development efforts within the SRE market, collaborating with project and market leaders to pursue new opportunities and strengthen client relationships.

Teamwork and Coordination

• Work under the direction of the Principal in Charge and Technical Principal.
• Manage shared digital documentation with internal teams, consultants, and clients.
• Support development and coordination of working drawing sets.
• Meet with permitting agencies to secure approvals or variances.
• Prepare project communications, including reports, memos, and meeting minutes.
• Participate in site visits, field reviews, and contractor coordination, including review of schedules, shop drawings, and samples.
• Assist with product research, material evaluation, and specification setup.
• Contribute expertise to team discussions on design, technical issues, scheduling, and budgets.
• Produce 2D/3D drawings or models as needed.
• Integrate sustainable and high‑performance design strategies into all phases of work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required—Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of professional architectural design experience for Project Architect applicants, preferably on complex or large‑scale sports projects.
• 20+ years of professional architectural design experience for Senior Project Architect applicants, preferably on complex or large‑scale sports projects.
• Licensed architect with current regional registration required.
• NCARB certification preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of architectural design, building systems, construction methods, materials, and manufacturer suitability.
• Strong understanding of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.
• Expertise in QA/QC processes and building code research and application.
• Advanced knowledge of construction administration, including contract administration, field coordination, and issue resolution.
• Proficiency in Revit required; AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper) and Affinity suite preferred.
• A strong passion for sports, a commitment to technical leadership, and a collaborative approach to working with teams.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The expected ranges for these positions are $110,000–$120,000 (Project Architect) and $120,000–$150,000 (Senior Project Architect). Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Benefits include a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including two floating holidays), a minimum of four weeks paid time off with a cash‑out option, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, four weeks paid parental leave, fertility coverage, and matching contributions to a 401(k) plan with free retirement planning guidance.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.