ABOUT HKIT ARCHITECTS

HKIT Architects is a design firm based in downtown Oakland, California which has been servicing the Bay Area for over 75 years. The firm is known for its work with TK-14 educational facilities, affordable housing, senior living, and other community-based work. Our mission is to create meaningful, sustainable environments through beautiful and functional design that strengthens communities. 

We encourage qualified applicants to apply to join our dynamic, diverse mid-sized firm of professional staff dedicated to supporting our mission. 

This position requires individuals to work from our physical office in Oakland, California. Relocation assistance is not available. Hybrid office work may be offered.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires a highly motivated, organized and technically minded individual with a minimum of 8-15 years of project architect/management and construction administration experience. Candidates must combine technical problem-solving skills with excellent communications skills, and a collaborative approach in working with the client, contractor and design team. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design, detailing, research and full documentation on select projects, providing expertise across multiple projects. Oversees agency approvals.
• Act as a liaison between our design team, , inspector of records (IORs), contractors, client and client’s consultants.
• Represent firm at weekly OAC meetings.
• Perform on-site observations of construction progress and write field reports.
• Assist in the review and response to shop drawings, submittals and RFI's, issuing of ASI's, including drawings and specification revisions as required.
• Assist in the review and processing of construction change orders and pay apps.
• Participate in the resolution of construction Issues.
• Make substantial completion observations, prepare punch list of deficiencies and perform other close-out activities.
• Over-all quality control in the construction administration phase.

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an accredited school
• California Licensed Architect preferred.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of construction administration experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing, documenting, detailing and coordinating affordable and/or market rate multi-family residential projects or senior living projects. 
• Proven experience leading, mentoring & training junior and intermediate staff in all phases of project detailing and documentation.
• LEED AP is a plus.
• Work on certified green building projects is a plus.
• Knowledge of high-performance building design and related software is a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• In-depth understanding of contract documents and specifications, material research & development.
• Experience in conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. 
• Able to detail complicated building elements
• Experience with multi-family housing and/or TK–14 public school construction in California
• Experience with Division of the State Architect.
• Knowledge of Building and Life Safety Codes and Construction Standards.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• Means and ability to travel to job sites required. Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

The annual salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 DOE. HKIT Architects offers rich benefit offerings for eligible employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & LTD   insurance, FSA, 401k, and pet benefits.