Project Architect - Transportation

Project Architect – Transportation

HOK’s New York office is seeking a Project Architect to oversee the issuance and content of deliverables, coordinate disciplines, supervise staff producing documentation, and sign and seal drawings. The role requires a licensed architect and involves managing the technical execution of high‑quality construction documentation for large‑scale transit and infrastructure projects.

• Advocates for and upholds the design intent of stations, transit facilities, and urban infrastructure, ensuring seamless translation into coordinated, high‑quality construction documentation.
• Ensures the overall design intent established by the Project Designer is incorporated into detailed documentation.
• Monitors the design process from conception through construction administration, ensuring consistency and proper execution.
• Provides technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
• Participates in a culture of technical excellence and collaborates with the Specification Writer to develop specifications.
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates and calculations for accuracy.
• Sets strategy for producing documents and organizes data in the Building Information Model (BIM).
• Configures project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Maintains collaborative professional relationships with the Project Leadership Team.
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements.
• Ensures construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards.
• Supervises preparation of technical drawings by less senior architects or technicians.
• Leads projects as required and mentors junior staff through professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Promotes sustainable work practices and prioritizes green workplace initiatives.
• Fosters a commitment to internal and external client service.

• Builds a positive relationship of trust with client leadership.
• Communicates regularly with client representatives to verify design requirements, specifications, progress, and delivery of final presentations.

• Receives project direction from the Principal in Charge and technical direction from the RBU Technical Principal.
• Coordinates shared electronic documentation and files with team members, clients, and consultants.
• Adapts drawings and templates as needed to complete working sets.
• Coordinates approvals or variances with municipal building departments and governing agencies.
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
• Provides technical support and project communication to the team.
• Attends on‑site visits, field reviews, and project meetings; reviews contractor schedules and shop drawings.
• Assists the Specification Writer with product research, manufacturer consultation, and material selection.
• Uses HOK Standards for specification set‑up, drawing coordination, and research.
• Supports team members in specialized market or discipline areas.
• Participates in meetings to resolve project issues, coordinate with other disciplines, ensure schedule adherence, and address technical concerns.
• Reviews project costs and budgets for schedule compliance.
• Prepares meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation drawings and builds models for client and project team reviews.
• Integrates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

• May participate in business development meetings to target specified project, client, or market opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (or equivalent) required; master’s degree preferred.
• Over ten years of design experience.
• Licensed architect with current regional registration required; licensure must be offered in the region.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Prior experience on large‑scale transportation or infrastructure projects preferred.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education, and location. The expected range for this position is $110,000–$120,000, with potential discretionary bonus.

Applications must include both a resume and portfolio (or portfolio link).

HOK is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran candidates.

HOK offers a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cashout option, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, fertility coverage, and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions.