Architect II - Mission Critical

Overview

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A licensed Architect who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or modifies complex detailed implementation documents and drawings with or without minimal supervision using diverse knowledge of architectural principles, practices and advanced techniques
• May lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with limited guidance
• May review the preparation of implementation documents by architectural team
• Collaborates in preparing project schedules and coordinates with team in order to effectively meet deadlines
• Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
• Assists with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• Validates that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• May coordinate 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
• Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings as needed
• Understands and supports negotiations on critical issues with project team
• Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
• May be responsible for preparing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
• Travel may be required
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture
• Typically 5 years of experience
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural Registration required
• 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 Revit required
• Intermediate skills in Navisworks, Bluebeam, Twinmotion, Enscape or other Visualization tools required
• Intermediate skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
• Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy required
• Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
• Intermediate 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 and present ideas 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 work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
  
  

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