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Project Architect - Senior Living
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HKS, Inc.
Overview
A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes, and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency, and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.
Responsibilities
Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents.
Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice, and quality expectations.
Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
May lead development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met.
Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions.
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects.
Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants, and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications, and modifications, and obtain approvals and adjust scope of services.
Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings.
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues.
Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation.
Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices.
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed.
Leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings and documents as appropriate.
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture required.
8+ years of experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural registration required.
Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced skills in Revit and Navisworks required.
Basic proficiency in Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required; intermediate preferred.
Basic ability to collaborate and develop projects with others using Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper.
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign preferred.
Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC process required.
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into documents required.
Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required.
Intermediate presentation skills preferred.
Intermediate organizational skills for multiple projects required.
Basic ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
Intermediate problem-solving and innovative solutions application required.
Intermediate collaboration in a team environment required.
Advanced ability to meet deadlines at expected quality.
Travel may be required.
Salary Range: $85k to $115k annually – Chicago locations only.
Factors for salary determination include experience, education, and training.
HKS offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life & AD&D insurance, disability plans, paid leave, and more.
If you currently work for HKS, please apply via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran.
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Project Architect - Senior Living
role at
HKS, Inc.
Overview
A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes, and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency, and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.
Responsibilities
Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents.
Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice, and quality expectations.
Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
May lead development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met.
Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions.
Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects.
Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants, and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications, and modifications, and obtain approvals and adjust scope of services.
Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings.
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues.
Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation.
Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices.
Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed.
Leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings and documents as appropriate.
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture required.
8+ years of experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural registration required.
Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced skills in Revit and Navisworks required.
Basic proficiency in Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required; intermediate preferred.
Basic ability to collaborate and develop projects with others using Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper.
Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign preferred.
Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC process required.
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into documents required.
Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required.
Intermediate presentation skills preferred.
Intermediate organizational skills for multiple projects required.
Basic ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
Intermediate problem-solving and innovative solutions application required.
Intermediate collaboration in a team environment required.
Advanced ability to meet deadlines at expected quality.
Travel may be required.
Salary Range: $85k to $115k annually – Chicago locations only.
Factors for salary determination include experience, education, and training.
HKS offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life & AD&D insurance, disability plans, paid leave, and more.
If you currently work for HKS, please apply via the
Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran.
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