Minimum fifteen years' experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed)
Proven experience in healthcare projects
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite
State Architectural License and NCARB Certification required, LEED or other certification preferred
Willingness to travel up to 20% depending on project
Responsibilities
Lead project teams, fostering communication and innovative design
Consult with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and prepare design concepts
Plan project layouts integrating engineering elements
Prepare scale drawings and contract documents for contractors
Monitor discipline work plans and prepare project designs
Facilitate internal and client meetings as needed
Direct junior designers and mentor staff for skill development
Benefits
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Opportunity to work on complex and impactful projects
Mentorship and support for career advancement
Focus on achieving high performance and successful project execution
Involvement with various stakeholders in the design process
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)
