Technical Architect

We are currently seeking a TECHNICAL ARCHITECT to join our team in our Palo Alto office!

HPS is a team of experienced and creative problem solvers who thoroughly enjoy partnering with our Clients to develop responsive design solutions. We are located in Palo Alto, California, and have been a leading, award-winning force in the greater Bay Area AEC community for over 50 years. During that time, our team has brought passion for design, collaboration, and innovation to a wide variety of clients in the healthcare, corporate workplace and public sectors. While we are always continuing to adapt to better serve our Clients needs, two things have remained constant at the core of our culture: our desire to elevate project solutions through our approach; and the ability to contribute to the community through our Client’s vision. Our team is currently seeking a qualified Technical Architect to enhance these traditions for a growing group of exciting existing and new Clients.

If you’re a knowledgeable leader, who has experience inspiring and collaborating with a team of Designers, Consultants, and Builders, then please consider our Firm.

We are a primarily Employee-Owned Firm (ESOP) and offer competitive compensation along with outstanding Health, Vision, Dental, Continuing Education and Retirement benefits. Aside from these tangible benefits, we offer a place for ambitious individuals to learn and organically grow into expanding roles within the Firm.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Lead a collaborative team of Designers, Engineers, and Builders to develop and execute the Project design intent.

Maintain a high level of service through technical expertise, responsiveness and sensitivity to Client schedule and budgets.

Become a leader in the Firm by developing a deeper understanding of sustainability, building products, construction details, regulations, latest design trends, and integrative technologies.

Become a mentor to the numerous emerging professionals in our Firm and be a resource for their professional growth.

Working directly with a Principal-in-Charge or Senior Project Manager to maintain project progress within the specified fee structure, client schedule, and the firm’s document quality standards.

Develop and maintain resource loaded work plans, project schedules, project meeting agendas and quality assurance documents necessary to complete a successful project.

Communicate and collaborate with construction professionals to ensure the client’s goals and execute the project’s design intent.

Regularly attend meetings with the internal team members, clients, contractors, and associated content specialists.

Your Skills & Qualifications to be Successful

Licensed Architect or equivalent with 10 or more years of experience putting together construction documents for new commercial buildings and tenant improvements utilizing Revit software (Healthcare experience preferred but not required).

A strong understanding or experience working with local regulatory agencies and their various processes (Hcai Experience preferred but not required).

Exceptional Written, Verbal and Graphic Communication Skills are essential.

Revit and Microsoft Office Skills are essential.

Experience with Integrated Project Delivery, BIM, Design-Assist and Design-Build methodologies.

Experience with LEED Delivery and Documentation and/or an active LEED credential is preferred.

Key Characteristics and Attributes

Self-motivated; ability to work independently and in a team environment to coordinate with other design professionals

Self-confident; tenacious while maintaining positive working relationships with clients, outside consultants, and technical staff

Excellent problem solver and independent thinker with good listening skills and strong follow-through

Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills

Revit enthusiast