HKS, Inc
Senior Facade Designer
HKS, Inc, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Overview:
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.HKS is seeking a Sr. Facade Designer to join our team. A combined design leader and project manager responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering successful leading-edge facade and enclosure systems. Possesses the ability to synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements of facade systems into cohesive innovative systems solutions. Possesses strong leadership and communications skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional thinking.
Responsibilities:
Project:
Acts as the lead facade designer and primary client relationship owner
Leads the facade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision, systems design, performance, and detailing
Leads the facade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Develops novel, synthetic, and trans-disciplinary facade design concepts and expands, augments, and emboldens the concepts of others
Oversees coordination of HKS LINE Facade Studio talent with client project teams both internally and externally
Integrates HKS LINE Facade Studio expertise and innovation into all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions
Manages the technical resolution and coordination of facade and enclosure systems
Manages and oversees the LINE Facade Studio project team collaboration with other internal disciplines and external consultants to establish and document design solutions that can be technically implemented with the constraints of the project goals, budgets, schedule, and within local ordinances and codes
Integrates facade engineering requirements from LINE Facade Engineering team members
Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
Establishes project performance design criteria for enclosure systems
Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the facade design intent
Leads client presentations as needed
Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team, and client to resolve issues.
Oversees product, materials, or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections
Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
Delegates and holds LINE Facade Studio project teams accountable for code analysis, design standards, detailing, constructability, performance analysis, and deliverables to HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversight visits
Cultural:
Models and holds others accountable to the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
Facilitates the team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute lessons learned within the firm
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication
Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection
Financial:
Manages project financial performance, including invoicing and collections
Prepares collaborative work plan for projects.
Determines terms and prepares fee proposals and contracts, coordinating with PIC, legal and other project team leaders, including add service requests
Develops, maintains, and regularly communicates with project team on project job costs, budget and associated schedule to project resources (including managing and reviewing team's timesheets for accuracy)
Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
Applies skills to minimize risks, maximize value and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed
Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Revenue or Opportunity Generation:
Takes a lead role in new business development and marketing strategies, including looking for opportunities for repeat work with clients
Collaborates and strategizes with Business Development and other leadership on project pursuits, marketing efforts and industry events to maintain existing client relationships and establish new business
Negotiates scope and fees on contracts; monitors for changes in scope to initiate additional service letters
Participates in marketing interviews
Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
Qualifications:
Accredited Professional degree in Architecture
Architectural Registration required
Typically 10+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
Proficiency in Revit preferred
Awareness of Rhino, Sketchup, or other 3D modelling software
Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Dynamo, Python C# preferred
Awareness of thermal analysis software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred.
Awareness of optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred
Awareness of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus, Design Builder, IES VE preferred
Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred
Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of synthesizing trans-disciplinary design drivers for facades
Advanced knowledge of enclosure systems and QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes, design standards, constructability and market procurement
Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Travel may be required.
The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required.
Base Salary Range:
$120k - $170k annually - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Denver and Washington DC locations only.
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.
Application Deadline:
10/01/2024
#LI-KT1
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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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.HKS is seeking a Sr. Facade Designer to join our team. A combined design leader and project manager responsible for envisioning, designing, and delivering successful leading-edge facade and enclosure systems. Possesses the ability to synthesize design, performance, and engineering requirements of facade systems into cohesive innovative systems solutions. Possesses strong leadership and communications skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions across multiple projects. Coordinates facade design and facade engineering talent across the practice. Acts as a subject matter expert for facade design and performance solutions. Creative and ready to surmount conventional thinking.
Responsibilities:
Project:
Acts as the lead facade designer and primary client relationship owner
Leads the facade and enclosure design of multiple projects by developing the conceptual vision, systems design, performance, and detailing
Leads the facade design effort and manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of multiple projects
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Develops novel, synthetic, and trans-disciplinary facade design concepts and expands, augments, and emboldens the concepts of others
Oversees coordination of HKS LINE Facade Studio talent with client project teams both internally and externally
Integrates HKS LINE Facade Studio expertise and innovation into all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate sustainable design solutions
Manages the technical resolution and coordination of facade and enclosure systems
Manages and oversees the LINE Facade Studio project team collaboration with other internal disciplines and external consultants to establish and document design solutions that can be technically implemented with the constraints of the project goals, budgets, schedule, and within local ordinances and codes
Integrates facade engineering requirements from LINE Facade Engineering team members
Reviews design work and implementation documents for accuracy and completeness
Establishes project performance design criteria for enclosure systems
Oversees the development of and may modify and/or review graphic presentations, 3D rendering and implementation documents to incorporate the facade design intent
Leads client presentations as needed
Monitors project to anticipate potential risks and collaborates with the PIC, legal team, and client to resolve issues.
Oversees product, materials, or systems research and evaluation to direct team members on appropriate selections
Works with respective teams to manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
Delegates and holds LINE Facade Studio project teams accountable for code analysis, design standards, detailing, constructability, performance analysis, and deliverables to HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversight visits
Cultural:
Models and holds others accountable to the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
Facilitates the team's self-evaluation to distill and distribute lessons learned within the firm
Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication
Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design, including understanding mindful materials evaluation and selection
Financial:
Manages project financial performance, including invoicing and collections
Prepares collaborative work plan for projects.
Determines terms and prepares fee proposals and contracts, coordinating with PIC, legal and other project team leaders, including add service requests
Develops, maintains, and regularly communicates with project team on project job costs, budget and associated schedule to project resources (including managing and reviewing team's timesheets for accuracy)
Builds, updates and executes project schedule assuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with the budgeted labor; recalibrates as necessary
Applies skills to minimize risks, maximize value and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
Understands contract and recognizes additional services needed
Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Revenue or Opportunity Generation:
Takes a lead role in new business development and marketing strategies, including looking for opportunities for repeat work with clients
Collaborates and strategizes with Business Development and other leadership on project pursuits, marketing efforts and industry events to maintain existing client relationships and establish new business
Negotiates scope and fees on contracts; monitors for changes in scope to initiate additional service letters
Participates in marketing interviews
Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
Qualifications:
Accredited Professional degree in Architecture
Architectural Registration required
Typically 10+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Firsthand sustained experience in all phases of architectural design and construction
Proficiency in Revit preferred
Awareness of Rhino, Sketchup, or other 3D modelling software
Awareness of scripting and parametric modelling software such as Grasshopper, Ladybug, Dynamo, Python C# preferred
Awareness of thermal analysis software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred.
Awareness of optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred
Awareness of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus, Design Builder, IES VE preferred
Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred
Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Advanced knowledge of synthesizing trans-disciplinary design drivers for facades
Advanced knowledge of enclosure systems and QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes, design standards, constructability and market procurement
Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
Travel may be required.
The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required.
Base Salary Range:
$120k - $170k annually - Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Denver and Washington DC locations only.
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.
Application Deadline:
10/01/2024
#LI-KT1
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr