Project Architect - Interiors Seattle, WA, US
Company: HOK Group, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
HOK -is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers
who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are
dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and
healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design
excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power
of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.We are
currently seeking a Project Architect to join our Interiors team.
As a Project Architect, you are responsible for -interpreting,
organizing and executing the conceptual design of a project
utilizing creativity, foresight and judgment to meet project
requirements and objectives through project
completion.Leadership
- 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.Client Interface
- 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.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client
service.Teamwork
- 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. -Business Development
- May participate in business development meetings with team
leaders to target specified project, client or market
opportunities.Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology,
material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
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- Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and
LEED guidelines.
- Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information
Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
- Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
- Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research
and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
- Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and
Viz 2006 preferred.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign
graphic software preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit required.
- Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture required
- 10 plus years' experience preferred
- Registered Architect with current license required.
- NCARB registration preferred.
- LEED credential required within 6 months of employment. HOK is
committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits
plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include
medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans;
disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and
parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work
schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and
location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position is
$120,000 to $135,000. Other compensation may include a
discretionary bonus. HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or
status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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