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HKS, Inc. · 20 hours ago

Office Technical Leader - Health

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is seeking an Office Technical Leader to join their Health team in Seattle. This role is responsible for advancing Design Excellence and ensuring technical design quality across all projects in the office while mentoring and collaborating with project teams.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Accountable for:

Technical design quality for every project they actively work on, holding teams accountable for technical quality for projects in the office

Partnership with technical leaders in their office to build and enhance a technical design culture

Implementation of Design Excellence within their office in collaboration with Office Design Leader, ensuring the Framework for Design Excellence is addressed in every project in their office and performance goals are achieved

Collaboration with project teams to improve overall quality of work product in office by guiding, advising and mentoring other architects/designers

Collaboration with Office, Regional and Practice Leadership as well as Director of Technical Design to ensure a constant focus on improving technical design quality

Has Authority To

See, evaluate, and provide feedback to all projects in the office

Challenge technical solutions to ensure design quality and performance

Recommend to the Regional Technical Director, Studio Practice Leader, and PIC when a project that should be redirected as it is not performing to the level that HKS requires

Participate in and influence selection and performance evaluation for architects/designers within the office

Scope

Hosts office technical meetings to develop technical culture and curiosity within the office

Utilizes and promotes project pin-ups to improve overall quality of work product in respective office, in collaboration with teams such as HKS Innovation teams, Technical Resource Group (TRG), Construction Administration (CA), etc

Ensures that sustainability is integrated into the Project Technical Methodology for all Projects within their office

Acts as the technical-go-to resource to all the teams in respective office, assisting in the resolution of complex technical problems, and helping them grow in their roles

Invests in and influences the technical quality of all HKS projects firmwide, including elevating other technical architects/designers in their respective expertise

Collaborates with leaders such as Project Manager, Studio Practice Leader, and Regional Technical Director to lead their team(s) through all phases by guiding, advising and mentoring other architects/designers on project work

Participates in quarterly Regional Technical Excellence Meetings to discuss and review innovative work within the region in the spirit of continuous improvement

Emphasizes and incorporates HKS strategic priorities, such as Design Measures into client solutions

Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables within the office in collaboration with technical and design leaders

Integrates HKS services, expertise, and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Qualification

Technical design qualitySustainable design accreditationLeadership experienceBuilding codes knowledgeConstruction documentationDesign-related softwareCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for respective field, or relevant years in education or experience

Typically, 15+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work and talent/resource development

Licensure or certification in chosen field strongly preferred

Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred

Intermediate experience in the capability and benefits of design-related software, with constant curiosity of ever-changing technology

Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred

Advanced technical skills, materials application, building codes, building systems, and engineering systems knowledge

Advanced knowledge of project design, construction documentation, and construction materials

Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time

Advanced presentation skills

Advanced leadership, communication and relationship management skills

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Advanced ability in success building, nurturing and fostering internal and external relationships

Intermediate ability to work closely with design & technical leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm

Intermediate ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external

Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Travel may be required

Company

HKS, Inc.

Glassdoor4.3

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

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