Project Architect - Beijing

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

We currently inviting qualified candidates to join our growing international, dynamic, and creative team in Beijing.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions for architectural technical systems and details in support of project design intent.
• Explores design studies in 2D and 3D formats to determine optimal solutions.
• Coordinates design development, production, and delivery of projects as a technical leader of the project team.
• Contributes to project delivery strategies, coordinates with external consultants, and supervises production of benchmark documents.
• Assists in communicating with client representatives to identify long-term and short-term objectives of the design process.
• Manages junior staff, reports to Senior Architect and Technical Director regarding progress and performance of projects.
• Reports to Design Director and HOK leadership regarding progress and performance of projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of architectural work experience, preferably dealing with Construction phase drawings.
• Registered Architect (HKIA/AIA/RIBA/PRC Equivalent) required.
• Knowledge of architectural construction methodology and building systems required.
• Demonstrable skills in technical design solutions required.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English required.
• Proficiency in Revit and strong technical abilities are required.
• US project experience preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred, otherwise LEED AP or GA required within 12 months of employment.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Preferred and Recommended Software Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and life and accident insurance; paid time off (annual leave); and parental leave.

Interested applicants, please apply with a full resume and a portfolio of work (maximum 8MB). No recruitment agency please. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.