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HKS, Inc. · 3 months ago

Sr. Project Architect - Mission Critical

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $160K/yr

15+ years exp

HKS, Inc. is a recognized leader in architecture seeking a Senior Project Architect specializing in Mission Critical projects. The role involves leading project teams, managing technical resolutions, and ensuring high-quality design and implementation documents while fostering effective client relationships.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads team and other Project Architects in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems

Collaborates with PIC/PM in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines

Leads the creation and modification of complex detailed implementation documents to incorporate the design intent, using diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices and advanced techniques

Leads development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met

Supervises the preparation of documents by architectural team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations

Manages the technical resolution and coordination for the project

Writes reports or specifications for assigned project

Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings

Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects

Coordinates with PM, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications, and obtain approvals, negotiations and adjusting scope of services

Communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Oversees consultant team work sessions

Oversees product research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections

Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed

Participates in 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 needed

Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings

Travel will be required

Qualification

Architectural RegistrationAdvanced RevitAdvanced NavisworksAdvanced BluebeamAdvanced MS Office SuiteAdvanced sustainability knowledgeAdvanced construction techniquesAdvanced building codesAdvanced QA/QC processSustainable design accreditationRhinoGrasshopperDynamoTwinmotionEnscapeIllustratorInDesignAdvanced project lifecycle experienceAdvanced diplomatic leadershipAdvanced client relationship managementAdvanced deadline managementAdvanced presentation skillsAdvanced organizational skillsAdvanced communication skillsAdvanced problem-solving skillsAdvanced collaboration skillsBasic Photoshop

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Typically 15+ years of experience

Architectural Registration required

Advanced skills in Revit, Navisworks and Bluebeam required

Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required

Basic skills in Photoshop required

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, architectural building systems, building codes, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required

Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents required

Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required

Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required

Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care coverage

401(k) plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/long term disability plans

Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation)

Company

HKS, Inc.

Glassdoor4.3

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

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