Architect II - Hospitality

About the Role

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 the architectural team.
• Collaborates in preparing project schedules and coordinates with the team to effectively meet deadlines.
• Executes deliverables according to the scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Assists with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Validates that code and zoning requirements for the assigned segment of the project are met.
• May coordinate with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants, and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to requests for information, clarifications, and modifications, and obtain approvals.
• Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings as needed.
• Understands and supports negotiations on critical issues with the 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.

Skills

• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge, or 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.