Senior Project Architect - Transit

HNTB - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Kansas City, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Project Architect at HNTB is responsible for leading technical aspects of medium to large architectural projects, particularly in the fields of Aviation, Transit, and Sports design. This role involves collaboration with project designers and managers, ensuring the integration of various disciplines, and overseeing the development of contract documents. The position emphasizes the importance of innovative design, quality assurance, and mentoring less experienced architects, all while fostering a collaborative and imaginative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents lead technical viewpoint on assigned projects.
• Ensures that a technical solution, consistent with the program and design is properly developed and produced.
• Works closely with the project designer and manager in planning and implementing all work processes.
• Develops and implements internal controls for all team members assigned to a project.
• Monitors and supervises development of contract documents.
• Promotes the implementation and enforcement of BIM and design technology standards, best practices, and project team workflows.
• Has overall responsibility for coordination with sub-consultants in implementation of quality assurance and quality control checks.
• Reviews and supervises work of less experienced architects.
• Responsible for all project work planning and scheduling.
• May act in a team lead capacity in the absence of the manager.
• Serves as subject matter expert on architectural projects of medium to large size.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Registered Architect (RA)
• Advanced working knowledge of Autodesk Revit
• Skills in computational design or other emerging technologies
• Demonstrated technical ability and leadership skills
• Clear communication skills, including presentation skills
• Patience and ability to mentor and develop others
• Proficient in project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, IPD, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in architectural products and systems
• Understanding of building codes
• Knowledgeable in current and emerging tools including Autodesk Revit, cloud file sharing/collaboration, complex 3D modeling, visualization
• Knowledgeable in current accessibility and sustainability codes and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement