Overview:
HKS Denver is searching for a talented Sr. Project Architect to join their
Health team.
A recognized leader and licensed Architect who is responsible for
envisioning, designing and delivering exceptional projects for clients.
Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to
solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client
relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Provides technical
leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Endorses the firm's values by
personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as
subject matter expert for technical solutions.
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 implemen ation 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...
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