Architect II - Sports & Entertaiment

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:

• Develops advanced workflows in collaboration with respective team for the control of 3D geometry, techniques for design modeling, techniques for digital fabrication and techniques for simulation and analysis

• Prepares or modifies complex drawings to incorporate the design intent with or without minimal supervision using diverse knowledge of architectural principles, practices and advanced techniques

• Produces and may review graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents

• May lead team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with limited guidance

• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team

• Resolves complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

• Works with senior designer(s) and project team(s) on conceptual designs, presentations, design development and production to deliver projects on time and within budget

• Prepares presentation/design drawings and may build models for client/project team review

• 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 consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives

• Prepares client presentations and presents project design intent

• 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

• Assists in the research of material requirements and costs for projects

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

• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans

• 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

• Supports the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth

• Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members

• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders

• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

• 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 delivering a project on defined budget requirements

• Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate

• Develops and tests new toolsets for modeling technique, software platform interoperability, participates in software applications development, and develops and tests workflows and methodologies for environmental simulation/analysis

• May assist in developing and maintaining excellent relationships with existing and potential clients through project work

• Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

• Understands contract and recognizes additional services may be needed in collaboration with project team

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture

• Architectural Registration required (Cédula Profesional)

• Typically 5+ years of experience in equivalent quality design firms

• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge in 3D modeling in a variety of software platforms such as Revit, Rhino, and Grasshopper required

• Experience with Ladybug/Honeybee for Rhino Grasshopper preferred

• Experience with Adobe Suite required

• Experience with advanced daylight and solar design simulations required

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

• Understanding of the processes of design, fabrication and construction of complex projects and their impact on the built environment

• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

• Strong knowledge of computational design methodologies such as development of physical computing hardware and software, advanced environmental simulation workflows and generative design solutions

• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems and QA/QC process

• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to support leadership

• Ability to work iteratively across a variety of project typologies and among multiple BIM platforms

• Ability to conduct design studies with minimal supervision

• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions

• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Travel may be required.   

The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline — not as a guarantee — for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required by service, sector or practice group.

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