Accredited professional degree in Architecture required
8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Architectural registration required
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Advanced skills in Revit, Bluebeam, and Navisworks
Intermediate skills in design visualization tools like Dynamo, Rhino, and Twinmotion
Advanced knowledge of construction techniques and building codes
Responsibilities
Leads technical teams and consultants for project design and documentation
Develops and manages production schedules with project lead
Prepares and reviews implementation documents for quality assurance
Coordinates project technical resolutions and compliance with standards
Facilitates interaction among design teams and external consultants
Maintains client communication and supports project guidance
Prepares and presents client design concepts and presentations
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Flexible working arrangements
Involvement in sustainability-focused projects
Supportive team culture fostering collaboration
Full Job Description
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, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to 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
Travel may be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture required
Typically 8+ 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, Bluebeam and Navisworks required
Intermediate skills in Dynamo, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate experience in Illustrator and InDesign required; basic experience with Photoshop required
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, materials, construction techniques, building codes, accessibility guidelines, QA/QC process required
Advanced knowledge and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required
Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required
Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
Intermediate organizational skills for multiple concurrent projects required
Intermediate ability to communicate 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 collaborate collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
About HKS
HKS is an architecture and construction firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1939 and has grown to become one of the largest architecture firms in the world, with offices in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. HKS provides a wide range of architectural and construction services, including design, planning, and project management. The company has a reputation for innovative design and sustainable building practices, and has won numerous awards for its work. HKS is privately owned and operated.
