Captain - Health

Overview:

HKS Fort Worth is seeking a Job Captain to join the Health team.

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad 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:

Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment

May coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions

Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate

Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work

Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met

Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes

Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations

May attend client or consultant meetings

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

Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project’s and firm’s profitability

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

Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development

May assist in pursuit of new project opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Qualifications:

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Actively pursuing Architectural Registration

Typically 4+ years of experience

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred

Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred

Familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling preferred

Familiarity with energy modeling preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Strong knowledge of architectural building systems

Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process

Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

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

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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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