Planning - Sr Urban Designer

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HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Participate in all phases of large‑scale projects for a variety of clients. Capable of selling and delivering a range of services in a variety of client situations.

Responsibilities

Uses advanced knowledge of urban design to contribute towards the success of the team, to design and manage urban design projects, guides internal teams and consultants towards firmwide design excellence and problem solving.

Develops a deep understanding of client's program requirements, standards and policies. Directs selection of appropriate key performance metrics to guide design and support client project goals and ensures their integration into design decision making and documentation.

Strategic application of advanced understanding of urban design benchmarks and precedents, for a range of project types, based on extensive professional experience, towards project and client needs.

Leads urban design concepts, strategy, creative direction and project organization for design teams.

Uses advanced knowledge of planning concepts and controls for a range of urban design project types to guide team approaches to the creation and modification of urban design documents, drawings and performs advanced calculations, ensuring the incorporation of design intent.

Coordinates all aspects of urban design project deliverables, including defining and controlling scope of work, schedules and workplans to guide clients and project teams. Effectively coordinates with outside design and consulting partners towards project design goals.

Displays critical thinking and creativity in initiating urban design approaches, manages the creation and modification of urban design documents and ensures incorporation of design intent.

Leads team strategy for urban design frameworks, systems diagrams and conceptual plans under guidance of Regional Lead / PIC. Provides creative direction, providing outlines and structure for design teams. Develops content for external presentation. Demonstrates advanced understanding of the relationship between design and feasibility.

Assess and directs urban design process and team workflow improvements, incorporates integrated sustainable design solutions and promotes best practices in design thinking in project deliverables.

Directs urban design concepts based on advanced knowledge of site planning strategies. Ability to articulate impacts to overall district composition based on changes in plan components.

Leads articulate and effective project-related client, public and / or professional presentations. Guides collaborative team design meetings and consultant meetings.

Guides multi-disciplinary teams and consultants towards incorporation of integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Leads multi-disciplinary teams to complete tasks on projects, within the scope of work, schedule, and budget, in an organized, timely and consistent way, with meeting agendas, minutes, action items and follow-up coordination. Ability to support team in prioritizing obligations based on task prioritization and understanding of contractual obligations and client expectations.

Supports business development strategies led by others.

Leads intra-company agreements, contracts and deliverables to assure HOK standards for project management are met.

Leads efforts in developing and validating project approach, schedule, scope of work and staffing plans for team review. Assists in teaming strategy, consultant coordination and facilitates multi-discipline collaboration. Participates in interviews as subject matter expert.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Proactively engages staff and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Manages design teams, provides innovative design solutions, fosters collaboration and demonstrates effective communication towards successful project delivery.

Demonstrates effective conflict resolution techniques with clients, consultants and project team members.

Assures HOK document QA / QC and Best Practice management standards are met, archives documents appropriately showing strong project organizational and team management skills.

Monitors performance of project team and design approach to ensure project schedule, scope, quality standards and design goals are being met.

Education & Experience

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in urban design, planning or architecture plus 5-10 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.

LEED credential required within 12 months of employment, LEED ND preferred.

Other

Travel may be required

Overtime may be required

The documents and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option.

HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well‑rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability / vets.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Architecture and Planning

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