Sr. Project Architect - Mission Critical

Overview

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

Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues

Oversees consultant team work sessions

Oversees product research; assists project designers with material and system evaluation to make proper selections

Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed

Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

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

Travel will be required

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture

Typically 15+ 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, Navisworks and Bluebeam required

Intermediate skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required

Intermediate skills in Illustrator and InDesign required; basic skills in Photoshop required

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, architectural building systems, building codes, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required

Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents required

Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required

Advanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required

Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required

Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $125k - $160k – applies to Seattle only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired at the Seattle locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page .

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