Minimum fifteen years' experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed), specifically in healthcare projects
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite
State Architectural License, NCARB Certification (required), LEED or other certification (preferred)
Willingness to travel up to 20% based on project needs
Responsibilities
Lead project teams, fostering communication and driving high performance
Consult with clients to identify needs and prepare supporting design concepts and specifications
Plan project layouts and integrate engineering elements for client approval
Prepare scale drawings and contract documents for contractors
Monitor discipline work plans
Utilize CAD software to prepare detailed project designs
Attend internal and client project meetings
Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders to ensure alignment
Guide junior designers in preparation of documents and drawings
Document existing project conditions as assigned
Mentor junior staff to support their skill development and career growth
Benefits
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunities to work on complex and impactful projects
Emphasis on career advancement and staff development
Supportive team culture with mentorship programs
Full Job Description
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Healthcare Project Architect to join our team. This pivotal role involves leading the design and documentation process for architectural projects, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring that design intent is carried through to construction. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in architectural principles, industry standards, and project delivery methods, along with a passion for thoughtful design, critical problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects while growing within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leads project teams with a collaborative spirit, fostering open communication and clear direction that drives high performance, cultivates innovative design solutions, and ensures successful project execution.
Consults with clients and stakeholders to identify functional, spatial, operational, and aesthetic requirements for new construction or renovation projects; analyzes programmatic needs, adjacencies, and workflows; researches and interprets applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and standards; and prepares design concepts, technical information, material selections, outline specifications, and preliminary construction cost estimates to support informed decision-making throughout the design process
Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
Attend project meetings internally and with clients, as necessary.
Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
Directs activities of junior designers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
Interface with other discipline team leaders and perform cross-discipline coordination throughout all project phases.
Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
Responsible for documentation of existing conditions of projects as assigned.
Serve as a mentor to junior staff and provide guidance, feedback, and support on skill development and career advancement.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000
Qualifications:
Healthcare Experience Is Required
Education: Five-year bachelor's degree in architecture
Experience: Minimum fifteen years' experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed), with proven specific experience in healthcare projects.
Computer Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite experience
Travel: up to 20% depending on project
Licenses/Certifications: State Architectural License, NCARB Certification (required), LEED or other certification (preferred)
