Facade Specialist/Sr. Facade Specialist

We are currently seeking a Facade Specialist or Sr. Facade Specialist to join our team. As a Facade Specialist or Sr. Facade Specialist, you will be responsible for advising on the design of as well as the documentation, coordination, bid/award, testing and implementation of building enclosures.

Leadership

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Project Designer is incorporated into the detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed.
• Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Performs product research. Responsible for working with Specification Writer to complete project specification.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Leadership Team.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by other less senior level architects or technicians.
• Performs as team leader on certain projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, participates in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Client Interface

• Works on developing a positive relationship of trust with client Leadership.
• Communicates with client representative, when required, to verify design requirements and specifications, progress reviews and delivery of final presentation.

Teamwork

• Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and Technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
• Coordinates use and tracks shared electronic documentation and files with project team, clients and consultants.
• Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s).
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Provides technical support and project communications to team as required.
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor’s schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Assists the Specification Writer in product research, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials.
• Involved with specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
• Provides support to all team members for specific market, discipline, or other areas of expertise.
• Participates in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination with other disciplines, schedule adherence, technical issues.
• Participates in review of building enclosure costs and budgets, adherence to schedule.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Business Development

• May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities.

• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Advanced knowledge of enclosure building systems.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
• Advanced knowledge of QA/QC process.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
• Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required
• 7-10 (Facade Specialist) or 10 plus years’ (Sr. Facade Specialist) experience preferred
• Registered Architect with current license required.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The typical salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $125,000.