HOK · 1 day ago
Sr Project Architect - Aviation
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
16+ years expHOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. They are seeking a Sr Project Architect with proven Aviation project experience to lead the development, quality, and coordination of all deliverables while overseeing technical content and guiding interdisciplinary collaboration. This role includes responsibilities such as ensuring design intent, technical resolution, and maintaining client relationships.
ArchitectureCivil Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Sr. 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
Works with Specification Writer to develop specifications and is responsible for coordination of drawings and 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 architects or technicians
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
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service
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
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
Required
Experience in Aviation projects required
Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required
16 plus years' design experience
Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required, if licensure is offered in your region
Advanced knowledge of aviation operations and design
Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems
Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
Advanced knowledge of Construction Administration Process
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines
Ability to lead teams and work effectively with other project leaders
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
NCARB registration preferred
LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred
Proficiency in Revit preferred
Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino and Grasshopper preferred
Proficiency in Affinity software suite preferred
Benefits
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
4 weeks of paid parental leave
Fertility coverage
Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
CEU credit opportunities
Mentorship programs
Paid professional memberships
Company
HOK
HOK is an international architecture and engineering firm.
1001-5000 employees
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