Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum, Inc Looking for Sr IT & Electronic Systems Specialist Full Time

We are currently seeking a Sr IT & Electronic Systems Specialist to join our team. As a Sr IT & Electronic Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery. Responsibilities also include design meetings with clients, development of system designs and communication of same to production staff, project management duties, and providing support for the needs of the low voltage system group at large.

HOK’s culture is rooted in design and technical excellence. This is where great engineering lives. For over 50 years, we have delivered exceptional design with our architectural partners at HOK and other outstanding practices. We enjoy the challenge of engineering complex projects and succeed by finding creative, integrated solutions to unprecedented design criteria. We have a collaborative, interdisciplinary engineering group that works closely across our regional studios.

You can learn more about HOK’s Engineering practice here: https://www.hok.com/presentation/hok-engineering/.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Practice Leader with proposal perpetration and participate in interviews.
• Assume Project Management Duties on assigned projects.
• Manage fee budgets.
• Interface with Architectural and Engineering leadership.
• Manage production schedules.
• Attend client meetings.
• Attend internal team meetings.
• Integrate the low voltage design into the overall project to meet the client’s needs.
• Assist Architectural discipline in compiling construction documents relative to low voltage drawings and specifications.
• Assist low voltage designers in clash detection and conflict resolution with MEP and other systems.
• Construction Administration Responsibilities:
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Scope validation
• Pre-construction meetings
• Shop drawing review
• Progress meetings
• RFI responses
• Field observations
• Field reports
• Observation of system operation for punch list reports

Required Skills

• Understanding of basic Revit functions and automated processes required.
• Understanding of construction management software systems.
• Advanced skills in production of construction documents using Revit.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage projects, produce deliverables and perform construction administration duties.
• Knowledge of networks, physical security, audio visual, and/or other applications is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in construction management or low voltage design related field of study desired.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge and subject matter expert level understanding of Information Technology and Low Voltage Systems.
• Knowledge of Revit required.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction disciplines and bid documents required.
• Experience working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects a plus.
• Experience with project types in commercial, corporate, institutional and civic, justice, aviation and healthcare sectors is a plus.
• LEED GA credential required within 6 months of employment.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

HOK is a drug-free workplace. HOK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Additional Locations

• 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 900, Houston,
• 1023 Springdale Road, Suite 7B, Austin,

Location

717 N Harwood St Suite 2850, Dallas, Texas

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular