Project Designer

Overview

Lead design development, oversee team, ensure quality, budget and client communication

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• design review
• client coordination
• qa/qc
• software setup
• data management

Tasks

-Assists Project Manager with defining project work plans. -Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service. -Provide support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or areas of design expertise. -Attends on-site visits and client meetings to verify design requirements and delivers design progress reviews. -Facilitates team internal and external project communications. -Oversees design team in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards. -Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards. -Regularly communicates with client representatives to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and design delivery. -Supports the marketing and business development activities of the office when needed. -Supports the resolution of design solutions during the construction documents and construction administration phases. May assist with the completion of construction documents. -Oversees design team or less experienced designers to ensure design intent. -Provides technical support and project communications to team as required. -Develops solutions to design problems. -Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. -Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions. -Oversees design team to ensure project is on schedule and within budget. -Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices. -Leads a small team of less senior designer or technicians in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards. -Responsible for tracking electronic project data and files. -Participates in team meetings to ensure the design intent is consistently in adherence. -Originates and develops creative design concepts and the design documents during the design development phase. -Travel may be required. -Performs as Team Leader on certain projects. -Prepare client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings. -Participates in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets and adherence to schedule.

Requirements

• ncarb
• bachelor’s
• master’s
• 10+ years
• leed
• licensed architect

What You Bring

-NCARB registration preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master’s degree preferred. -10 plus years design experience preferred -LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred. -Licensed Architect with current registration in your region preferred, if licensure is offered in your region.

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About Hok

-The company operates across various sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and government. -It works on a wide range of projects, from high-rise offices to large public infrastructure and cultural spaces. -Notable projects include the renovation of iconic buildings and the design of cutting-edge sustainable campuses. -Its global reach enables it to tackle complex challenges in diverse geographic and cultural contexts. -Its multidisciplinary teams provide comprehensive services from concept to execution, ensuring a seamless design experience.

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