Project Architect - Health

Overview:

A recognized practitioner and licensed Architect who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical realization of complex exterior systems, ensuring that every project exceeds industry standards for energy efficiency, durability, and occupant health. Beyond traditional sustainability, this role will champion regenerative design principles, moving our portfolio toward net-positive impacts on the environment and local ecosystems.

This role helps to ensure that the most beautiful buildings are those that perform flawlessly. Possesses a meticulous eye for detail, a deep curiosity about material science, and a proven track record of delivering projects that push the boundaries of carbon neutrality and regenerative architecture. Comfortable discussing U-values and thermal bridging along with formal aesthetics and urban context.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the integration of advanced building science into the design process, including thermal modeling, hygrothermal analysis, daylighting simulations, and embodied carbon assessments.
• Drives the implementation of regenerative design frameworks (e.g., Living Building Challenge, Passive House, Well Building Standard) as it pertains to building envelope design and detailing.
• Manages the execution of construction documents and specifications related to the building skin, ensuring seamless transitions from conceptual design to high-performance execution.
• Leads consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
• Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
• Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
• Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• May lead development of code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
• Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
• Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to obtain approvals and adjust scope of services
• Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation
• Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
• Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed
• Leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture required
• 8+ years of experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural registration required
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

• Advanced skills in Revit and Navisworks required
• Basic proficiency in Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required; intermediate preferred
• Basic ability to collaborate and develop projects with others who are using Dynamo, Rhino, and Grasshopper required
• Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign software preferred
• Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required
• Intermediate ability to build and maintain client relationships required
• Intermediate presentation skills preferred
• Intermediate organizational skills for multiple concurrent projects required
• Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to collaborate collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
• Travel may be required

You believes that the most beautiful buildings are those that perform flawlessly. You possess a meticulous eye for detail, a deep curiosity about material science, and a proven track record of delivering projects that push the boundaries of carbon neutrality and regenerative architecture. You are as comfortable discussing U-values and thermal bridging as you are discussing formal aesthetics and urban context.

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