Job Captain – Life Science Position Available In New York, New York

Job Captain – Life Science HKS, Inc parental leave, sick time, long term disability, 401(k) United States, York, York 107 Grand St Fl Sixth (Show on map) Jun 20, 2025

Overview:

HKS York is seeking a Job Captain to join the Life Science team. Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities:

Modifies or creates implementation documents and complex drawings with limited guidance, applying architectural techniques and procedures requiring independent judgment
May coordinate design group interaction both internally and externally, including assisting with consultant team work sessions
Manages project work of the architectural team as appropriate
Performs design computations and document preparation, including maintaining the information flow to the project team, to reflect the design intent in implementation documents and coordinating with consultants to confirm systems work
Assists with review, modification and coordination of implementation documents prior to issue, including collaborating to validate that code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
Executes deliverables according to scope of services and HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations
May attend client or consultant meetings
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in the project’s and firm’s profitability
Responsible for the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time, including accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
May assist in pursuit of new project opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients

Qualifications:

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
Actively pursuing Architectural Registration
Typically 4+ years of experience
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Proficiency in architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred
Familiarity with computational design and parametric modeling preferred
Familiarity with energy modeling preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Strong knowledge of architectural building systems
Knowledge of QA/QC and specification process
Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Base Salary Range:

$78k – $95k annually – applies to York locations only The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired at the York locations only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page. #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an

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