5-10 years of architectural experience with a focus on healthcare design
Proven leadership skills in managing architectural teams
Expertise in healthcare codes, regulations, and design best practices
Strong ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders
Experience in producing and reviewing high-quality construction documents
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of architects on healthcare projects
Facilitate engaging design meetings with clients and users
Oversee the design process from conceptualization to documentation
Ensure adherence to healthcare-related regulations and standards
Conduct space programming to enhance efficiency in facility layouts
Translate complex client needs into practical design solutions
Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in healthcare architecture
Benefits
Opportunity to influence healthcare design standards
Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
Access to continuing education and professional development
Participation in industry organizations and conferences
Potential for impactful post-occupancy evaluations to shape future projects
Full Job Description
Principal Healthcare Architect
About the Role The Principal Healthcare Architect at Studio+ serves as the technical design leader for healthcare projects, providing specialized expertise and architectural leadership. They embody Studio+'s mission while focusing on Healthcare Team Leadership, Healthcare Design & Technical Leadership, and Healthcare Excellence & Innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Healthcare Team Leadership
Lead and mentor the internal architectural team on healthcare projects
Instill confidence in clients when running design meetings
Collaborate with healthcare planners, medical equipment specialists, and consultants
Drive Studio+ DNA among healthcare project teams
Support excellent client service through technical expertise
2. Healthcare Design & Technical Leadership
Serve as the technical architectural leader for healthcare projects
Lead design process from concept through construction documentation
Ensure designs comply with healthcare codes and regulations
Conduct space programming studies to optimize healthcare facility layouts
Run effective client and user group design meetings
Translate client needs into functional healthcare solutions
Produce high-quality construction documents with minimal errors
3. Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
Stay current with healthcare design trends, technologies, and best practices
Engage in post-occupancy evaluations to improve future designs
Develop standardized processes to ensure consistent quality
Create exceptional healthcare environments
Document and share lessons learned
Participate in healthcare industry organizations
Performance Metrics
1. Healthcare Team Leadership
Effectiveness in leading architectural teams and mentoring staff
Success in facilitating productive client and user group meetings
Client confidence in technical expertise and healthcare knowledge
2. Healthcare Design & Technical Leadership
Quality and functionality of healthcare architectural solutions
Consistency in meeting healthcare regulatory requirements
Accuracy of design documentation
Reduction in errors and omissions in construction documents
3. Healthcare Excellence & Innovation
Application of innovative healthcare trends and technologies
Development of healthcare design standards and best practices
Reduction in RFIs and change orders through quality documentation
Contribution to Studio+'s reputation as a healthcare design leader
