Project Architect | Hospitality

at HKS, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview:

HKS Chicago is seeking a Project Architect to join our Hospitality team.

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
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
Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
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
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Promotes the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
Maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed
May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
Supports PIC/PM and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Qualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture
Architectural Registration required
Typically 8+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Proficiency in Revit
Proficiency in architectural software such as AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software preferred
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design... For full info follow application link.

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