Sr. Project Architect | Sports

Overview:

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
• 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
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
• Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
• Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
• Responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements and maintaining accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
• May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
• May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture
• Architectural Registration required
• Typically 15+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software preferred
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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