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About the Role
In partnership with the Project Manager and Project Architect, this role is accountable for project financial performance and team communication. It is responsible for the development of conceptual design across all project phases, establishing design direction, and coordinating with external agencies.
Responsibilities
- Originates and develops creative design concepts and design documents during the design development phase.
- Supports the resolution of design solutions during the construction documents and construction administration phases.
- Assists with the completion of construction documents.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Develops solutions to design problems.
- Oversees design team or less experienced designers to ensure design intent.
- Oversees design team to ensure project is on schedule and within budget.
- Oversees design team in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
- Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff.
- Participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
- Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
- Regularly communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews, and design delivery.
- Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings.
- Supports marketing and business development activities of the office when needed.
- Provides technical support and project communications to the team as required.
- Attends on-site visits and client meetings to verify design requirements and delivers design progress reviews.
- Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or areas of design expertise.
- Assists Project Manager with defining project work plans.
- Participates in team meetings to ensure the design intent is consistently adhered to.
- Performs as Team Leader on certain projects.
- Leads a small team of less senior designers or technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
- Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedule.
- Responsible for tracking electronic project data and files.
- Facilitates team internal and external project communications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 7 plus years design experience preferred.
- Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.
- NCARB registration preferred.
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
- Travel may be required.
- Overtime may be required.
Skills
- Design excellence
- Conceptual design
- Design development
- Construction documents
- Construction administration
- Sustainable Design
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Client service
- Client presentations
- Technical support
- Project communications
- Team leadership
- Software proficiency
Location
- Washington D.C.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7 plus years design experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent
- Master’s degree preferred
- Licensed Architect
- NCARB registration preferred
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $100,000
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free mental wellness resources
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Matching contributions to 401(K) plan
- Retirement planning guidance
- Financial support for continued learning
- Study prep for licensure exams
- CEU credit opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Paid professional memberships
About the Company
- HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face critical challenges.
- Dedicated to improving people's lives, serving clients, and healing the planet.
- Cultivates a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science.
- Blends the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
- Invests in its people and communities, supporting personal and professional growth.
Equal Opportunity
- HOK is an EEOE, including disability/vets.