We are currently seeking a Facade Specialist to join our team. As a 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.