Technical Coordinator (Workplace Experience)

HOK Group, Inc.; Vernon (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid holidays and time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave and fertility coverage

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Architect/Project Lead to oversee the issuance and content of deliverables, coordinating with consultants and supervising staff producing documents.

Responsibilities include implementing Construction Phase Services with QA reviews and collaboration with the Project Manager and Project Architect. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination, and BIM standards, with a focus on sustainable design and client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design is required.
• LEED credential within 12 months of employment is required.
• 10+ years of experience preferred; workplace experience is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall design intent is incorporated into detailed documentation.
• Monitor the design process from concept through construction administration.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors and contractors to ensure information is incorporated.
• Mentor and supervise staff producing drawings and specifications; lead on select projects.
• Set BIM strategy, file organization and standards for project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design

LEED credential within 12 months

10+ years experience preferred

Job description

Responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of HOK documents and coordination of disciplines including consultants and for the supervision of all staff producing documents. Primary responsibility for the implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the Project Manager and Project Architect. Responsible for securing QA reviews and the implementation of comments. Needs to participate in and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Performs product research. May be responsible for or assist Project Manager and or Project Architect in writing specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior staff.
• Performs as team leader on certain projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and "Lessons Learned" sessions.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Client Interface

• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
• Regularly communicates with client representative to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Teamwork

• Receives project direction from the Project Architect and Technical direction from the Technical Principal.
• Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
• Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances.
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor's schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
• Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
• Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
• Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
• Prepares meeting minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Business Development

• May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design required.
• 10 plus years' experience preferred.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
• Workplace experience preferred.

BENEFITS

HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), a minimum of 4 weeks of 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. HOK supports families with 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. Retirement benefits include matching contributions to a 401(k) plan with a flexible investment menu and free guidance on retirement planning.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.