Sr Architect- Construction

Children's National Hospital$123K — $206K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related graphic design discipline.
  • Licensed Architect in Maryland, Virginia, or D.C.
  • 7 years of progressive experience in planning/design for multi-million dollar healthcare projects.
  • Strong project and contract administration skills.
  • Working knowledge of E-Builder, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and manage large-scale strategic projects.
  • Develop project work plans and implementation risk management plans.
  • Lead feasibility studies, project programming, and design phases.
  • Manage project contracts, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate with construction, space planning, engineering, and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical and specialty services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
  • Financial wellness support with 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with options for additional coverage.
  • Tuition assistance, fitness resources, and commuter benefits.
Full Job Description


Department
10026 Space Planning

Pay Range
$123,635.20 - $206,065.60

About the Role:

The Senior Architect will report to the Vice President of Facility Space Planning and Construction and will plan, schedule and manage large scale strategic projects to achieve organizational objectives within defined timeframe, scope and budget. Responsible for project workplan development and measurement, establishment of project communication and implementation of risk management plans. Will be responsible for Capital project budget preparation. Will lead and manage the planning and design of projects, including but not limited to managing feasibility studies, project programming and all design phases, project contract administration, monitoring project schedules, monitoring budgets, providing cash flow analysis and projections and processing change orders and pay applications. Will work with the Directors of Construction, Space Planning & Program Management and Engineering to coordinate schedules, finance and logistical matters with contractors, design professionals and impacted CNMC personnel. Will work cooperatively with strategic planners to assure projects meet stakeholders expectations and are financially viable before construction is initiated.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Architecture or related graphic design degree (Required)

Required Licenses

Architecture- Licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia or D.C. (Required)

Required Certifications

Green Building- LEED AP, or similar (preferred)

Certified Healthcare Architect- ACHA (preferred)

Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification- EDAC (preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
7 years Progressively responsible experience (multi-million dollar projects) in planning and design of projects in a healthcare facilities (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrates strong project and contract administration skills, leadership attributes (strategic thinking, sharing of organizational goals, leading multidisciplinary groups).
Ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills and effective communication and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of E-Builder, Microsoft Excel and Word, PowerPoint

Functional Accountabilities
Project Management

  • Responsible for the development of designs for regulatory approvals.
  • Insure designs maintains facilities standards and are in compliance with CNMC Master Plan for Facilities.
  • Manage assigned projects, working with departments to develop conceptual designs and prepare budget estimates. Monitor projects on a daily basis for compliance with project design and contractual agreements.
  • Negotiate and prepare contracts for design professionals and various vendors. Monitor project costs and execute project Change Orders and Pay Applications.
  • Insure all project documents are obtained and recorded. Schedule and monitor all regulatory construction inspections. Insure all project close-out documents are filed in Construction Office.
  • Insure all project documentation is uploaded and stored in E-Builder.


Leadership
  • Set and achieve department goals.
  • Align budgets and resources to meet division goals.
  • Monitor and support a safe and quality environment.


Engage
  • Clearly communicate organizational strategies.
  • Support Director in maintaining a positive work environment.


Benefits That Support You:
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
  • Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
  • Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.


The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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