HNTB

Principal Architect - Transit Architecture

HNTB • $121K — $189K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Registered Architect (RA) licensure.
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
  • Advanced knowledge of project delivery methods, architectural products, and building systems.
  • Experience with BIM and technical oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and present technical viewpoints on projects.
  • Collaborate with designers and project managers on work processes.
  • Implement and enforce design technology standards and workflows.
  • Coordinate quality assurance and control checks with sub-consultants.
  • Monitor project planning and scheduling activities.
  • Mentor junior staff and nurture client relationships.
  • Participate in industry conferences to promote the firm.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment options.
Full Job Description
This opportunity entails being responsible for participation in all phases of project development including full technical support of the architecture as well as incorporation of all disciplines involved with the design. Serves as a resource to the designer and project manager as the design is developed. The role includes serving as the lead technical architect on medium to large scale projects.

What You'll Do:
  • Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects. Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
  • Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes. Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project. Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
  • Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
  • Has overall responsibility for coordination with sub-consultants in implementation of quality assurance and quality control checks. Responsible for all project work planning and scheduling.
  • Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of the largest size.
  • Promotes firm culture within and outside the practice.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of practice-wide technical and delivery standards.
  • Participates in market sector leadership initiatives.
  • Nurtures existing client relationships.
  • Attends industry-based conferences and events to promote the firm.
  • May mentor earlier to mid-career staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • RA


What You'll Bring:
  • Expert communication with PMs, project teams, clients, contractors, and consultant teams regarding various technical aspects of the project.
  • Ability to analyze design and construction systems, design layouts, and construction features. Ability to research and apply/incorporate technical data into construction documents.
  • Experience in coordination of architectural/engineering project team to prepare contract documents.
  • Ability to ensure compliance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction.
  • Experience in the preparation, review, and coordination of construction documents prior to issuance, including verifying project conformance with client's scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Experience collaboration with senior project leadership during the construction administration phase to attend on-site field visits, conduct field reviews, attend contractor meetings, respond to RFIs, evaluate change orders, review shop drawings, and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Project experience in medium-sized and large-scale projects.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite.
  • Skills in computational design, or other emerging technologies.
  • Demonstrated technical ability and leadership skills.
  • Clear communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Patience and ability to mentor and develop others.
  • Proficient in:
    • Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IPD, etc.)
    • Architectural products and systems
    • Building codes, building construction, and building systems integration.
  • Knowledgeable in current and emerging tools including Autodesk Revit, cloud filesharing/collaboration, complex 3D modeling, Rhino, 3-D Max, Sketch-up, and visualization.
  • Knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.


What We Prefer:
  • Transit Architecture design experience
  • MTA, CTDOT or Amtrak project experience
  • Bentley MicroStation and Open Buildings experience
  • Envision Accreditation or LEED Accreditation


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)

The approximate pay range for New York is $110,384.86 - $215,816.57. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $132,461.84 - $207,183.90. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $121,423.35 - $189,918.58. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $110,384.86 - $215,816.57. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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Real Estate & Construction
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