Architect I - Sports & Entertainment

Overview:

A licensed Architect who contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Works within team to develop advanced workflows for the control of 3D geometry, techniques for design modeling, techniques for digital fabrication and techniques for simulation and analysis
• Modifies or creates drawings to incorporate the design intent according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
• Produces graphic presentations, 3D renderings and implementation documents for a defined portion of a project
• Compiles data and performs design computations in collaboration with project team
• Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research
• Collaborates on the development of design throughout appropriate phases of the project
• Assists in the research of material requirements and costs for projects
• 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
• Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent
• Prepares presentation/design drawings and may build models for client/project team review
• May coordinate with consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate
• May participate in project proposals to develop design solutions
• Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements and documents as needed
• Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate
• Understands industry standard construction techniques, building regulations and engineering principles to apply to project plans
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and an appreciation for the firm’s cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
• Promotes newly developed workflows and toolsets across HKS studios
• 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
• Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project’s and firm’s profitability
• Understands 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
• Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
• Assists in pursuit of new job opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture

• Architectural Registration required (Cédula Profesional)
• Typically with 0-5 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
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Knowledge of QA/QC process and building codes
• Knowledge of computational design methodologies such as development of physical computing hardware and software, advanced environmental simulation workflows and generative design solutions
• Understanding of the processes of design, fabrication and construction of complex projects and their impact on the built environment
• 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 communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Ability to work in 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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