Overview
Job Description
In partnership with the Project Manager and Project Architect, accountable for project financial performance and team communication. Responsible for the development of conceptual design of all phases of one or more projects. As a member of the project team, establishes design direction, assists and coordinates with the construction document preparation to support design intent, prepares for design presentations and coordinates with agencies affecting design.RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership
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.
Client Interface
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.
Business Development
Supports the marketing and business development activities of the office when needed.
Teamwork
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master's degree preferred.8 plus years design experience preferredLicensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.NCARB registration preferred.LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
OTHER:
Travel may be required.Overtime may be required.The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.#LI-HYBRID#LI-PH1
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