ABOUT HKIT

HKIT Architects is a leading Northern California design firm based in downtown Oakland that has been servicing the Bay Area for over 70 years. Join our dynamic, diverse office of 55+ professional staff dedicated to the design and client relationships. The firm is well-known for its award-winning work with schools, churches, affordable housing, senior housing, and other community and civic-based work throughout the Bay Area and California. HKIT is committed to architecture that enriches the community and the environment. We are seeking individuals who are energetic, motivated, and technically proficient to join our collaborative office environment.

For more information view our website: www.hkit.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires a motivated design and technically minded individual with a minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex multi-family residential projects. Candidates must combine considerable design and construction detailing experience, strong communications skills, an interest in sustainability, a record of excellent client collaboration, with an ability to manage internal production teams and external consultants.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with project principals to oversee all phases of multiple projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Serve as the main point of contact with the client and participate in team meetings throughout the project phases including construction. Actively manage client’s budget, schedule, program, and scope
• Manage the design, detailing, research, and full documentation on selected projects, providing expertise across multiple projects. Oversee agency approvals
• Assign tasks to staff members and manage deadlines for all production phases including renderings, meetings, and presentations. Oversee assigned project team(s)
• Produce and manage project schedules, work plans, client correspondence, and documentation. Maintain project integrity including design
• Assist in the development of and manage project budgets and fees
• Construction Administration

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A licensed architect in California
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture or similar discipline from an accredited program
• Minimum of 10 years of experience designing, documenting, detailing, and coordinating multi-family residential projects or senior living projects, or K-12 educational projects
• LEED AP is a plus
• Knowledge of high-performance building design and related software is a plus
• Experience working on certified green building projects is a plus
• Proven experience leading, mentoring & training junior and intermediate staff in all phases of project detailing and documentation
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

HKIT Architects offers competitive compensation and rich benefit offerings including fully paid employee medical, dental & vision insurance, life, LTD & STD insurance, FSA, and 401k plans. Compensation is dependent on experience & education.