Project Coordinator

HKS Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced architectural professional to lead design execution and documentation across projects.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure QA/QC adherence to HKS standards while managing schedules and resources. Responsibilities include developing implementation documents, coordinating with PIC/PM, and guiding teams through design integration, sustainability goals, and risk management for complex projects in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with consultants and technical teams to execute design and document delivery.
• Develops and manages production schedule with PIC/PM, meeting deadlines.
• Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents per QA/QC and HKS standards.
• Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a project segment.
• Leads design coordination sessions with consultants and internal teams.
• Maintains client communication and guides projects through milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Bluebeam

Revit

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Sustainability

QA/QC

Education

Accredited architecture degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

Navisworks

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Twinmotion

Enscape

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

MS Office

Job description

Overview

A recognized practitioner 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

• Collaborates with the 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 implementation documents 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 confirm code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
• Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
• Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to 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 to make proper selections
• 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 and 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 appropriate
• May be 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 or related field preferred
• Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural Registration preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
• Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
• Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
• Advanced skills in Bluebeam required
• Intermediate skills in Revit and Navisworks required
• Basic skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; intermediate preferred
• Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Advanced ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifestyle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with HKS, Inc. and need assistance applying for a posted position due to your disability, you may email us. Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your e-mail. For more information on what the Equal Employment Opportunity law encompasses, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and Supplement. The following link is the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement.