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HOK · 7 hours ago

Interiors - Project Architect

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

10+ years exp

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. The Project Architect will be responsible for the issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of documents, and coordination of disciplines, while ensuring the overall design intent is incorporated into the project documentation.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Responsibilities

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 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 level 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

Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership

Regularly communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation

Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service

Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU 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

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

Qualification

Licensed ArchitectLEED CredentialBIM ManagementDeltek VisionRevitInterior Design SoftwareConstruction MethodologyTeamworkEffective CommunicationCreative Talent

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture required

Registered Architect with current license required

LEED credential required within 12 months of employment

Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand or computer sketching

Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness

Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, signage, art, and color schemes to carry out design intent

Advanced knowledge of building regulations and safety codes

Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines

Proven ability to prioritize meeting deadlines and providing high quality service to clients

Ability to effectively meet deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work in a team environment