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 -... For full info follow application link. HKS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, advancement, compensation, and termination. HKS' policies, including its Affirmative Action Programs, are designed to not only ensure legal compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, but to carry out the principles of equal employment opportunities in all job categories. Deliberate and conscious effort is made to make employment decisions that are consistent with these equal employment opportunity principles. HKS will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or disability; and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation or hearing, opposing and/or exercising any other right made unlawful by Executive Order 1 1246, Sections 503 and 38 USC 4212, as amended, or their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State or local laws requiring equal opportunity.