Architect II - Hospitality

About this role

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

Qualifications: 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 . HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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