Architect II Mission Critical
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Overview:
Exercises independent judgment in evaluation selection and use of standard techniques and solves problems when encountered. A licensed Architect who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of architectural principles practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.Responsibilities:
- Prepares or modifies complex detailed implementation documents and drawings with or without minimal supervision using diverse knowledge of architectural principles practices and advanced techniques
- May lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with limited guidance
- May review the preparation of implementation documents by architectural team
- Collaborates in preparing project schedules and coordinates with team in order to effectively meet deadlines
- Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards best practice and quality expectations
- Assists with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
- Validates that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
- May coordinate 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
- Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings as needed
- Understands and supports negotiations on critical issues with project team
- Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
- Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- May attend on-site visits field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
- May be responsible for preparing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
- Travel may be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture
- Typically 5 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 required
- Intermediate skills in Navisworks Bluebeam Twinmotion Enscape or other Visualization tools required
- Intermediate skills in Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign required
- Intermediate skills in Rhino Grasshopper and Dynamo required
- Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required
- Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
- Intermediate knowledge of materials construction techniques building codes and QA/QC process required
- Intermediate ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
- Intermediate experience with the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy required
- Intermediate presentation graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas required
- Intermediate organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
- Intermediate ability to communicate and present ideas 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 work and collaborate in a team environment required
- Intermediateability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Required Experience:
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About Company
HKS is an award-winning global architecture, interior design, planning and advisory firm. We create places noted for their beauty and performance.