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HOK · 2 weeks ago

Architecture - Project Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers dedicated to improving people's lives and healing the planet. The Project Designer will be responsible for the development of conceptual design across all phases of projects, ensuring design intent while collaborating with project management and architectural teams.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Responsibilities

Originates and develops creative design concepts and the design documents during the design development phase

Supports the resolution of design solutions during the construction documents and construction administration phases

May assist with the completion of construction documents

Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

Develops solutions to design problems

Oversees design team or less experienced designers to ensure design intent

Oversees design team to ensure project is on schedule and within budget

Oversees design team in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards

Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and 'Lessons Learned' sessions

Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards

Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices

Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service

Regularly communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and design delivery

Prepare client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings

Supports the marketing and business development activities of the office when needed

Provides technical support and project communications to team as required

Attends on-site visits and client meetings to verify design requirements and delivers design progress reviews

Provide support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or areas of design expertise

Assists Project Manager with defining project work plans

Participates in team meetings to ensure the design intent is consistently in adherence

Performs as Team Leader on certain projects

Leads a small team of less senior designer or technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards

Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and adherence to schedule

Responsible for tracking electronic project data and files

Facilitates team internal and external project communications

Qualification

Creative design conceptsConstruction document preparationIntegrated Sustainable DesignLicensed ArchitectNCARB registrationLEED accreditationClient communicationTeam leadershipProject managementMentoring