Architect II - Hospitality

**Overview:**

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 architectural team
* Collaborates in preparing project schedules and coordinates with team in order to effectively meet deadlines
* Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
* Assists with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
* Validates that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
* May coordinate 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
* Prepares client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings as needed
* Understands and supports negotiations on critical issues with 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

**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 may perform elementary functions depending on role*

* Advanced 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

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

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