Architect II - Hospitality

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

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Typically 5+ years of experience

Hospitality experience preferred

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

Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .

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