Senior Design Professional

About the role

Coordinates and/or undertakes the design development, production and delivery of projects, as a member of the project design team or on own projects. Assignments require independent action and decision making as well as ability to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. ensuring the incorporation of design intent.
• Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings according to established standards.
• Develops strong presentations and early design studies.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• May lead a small team of more junior technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
• Affords assistance in client, consultant and contractor project information coordination.
• Affords assistance in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC and HOK Best Practice Standards.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews.
• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• Affords assistance in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Affords assistance in construction administration document management.
• Affords assurance that HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.
• Tracks all project data in electronic files.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
• 5 plus years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• Construction administration experience preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Skills

• May have regular interface with clients and consultants.
• May assist in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Affords assistance in construction administration document management.
• Affords assurance that HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May participate in setting up project team software parameters and management of standards.
• Facilitates internal and external communications.
• Tracks all project data in electronic files.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Benefits

• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location.
• The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $67,000 to $74,000.
• HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life.
• HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.
• HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits.
• HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.
• To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.
• HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.