Project Architect, Healthcare

As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans. As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence; Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget; Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions; Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques; Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues; Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager; Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment; Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans; Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture; Professional licensure required; Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite; Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards; Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning

Nice to have

LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required; Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD) or design-build delivery models; Working knowledge of FGI Guidelines, IBC, and local healthcare codes and AHJs; Familiarity with Lean practices such as Target Value Design or Choosing By Advantages; ACHA Certification or active pursuit; Experience with rural hospitals, cancer centers, urgent care centers, or specialty clinics

Benefits

Four-day in-office work model with flexibility to work elsewhere on Fridays; 100% employee-owned firm