What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect - Health position at HKS?
Overview :
A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm's values and mission.
Responsibilities :
- Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
- Works with PIC / PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
- Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA / QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
- Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
- May lead development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
- Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
- Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
- Coordinates 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 and adjust scope of services
- Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
- Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
- Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation
- Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
- Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC / PM if needed
- Leads 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 appropriate
- Responsible for preparing and / or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
Licenses and Certifications
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 can perform elementary functions
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .
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