Corporate Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the internal architectural lead for all new construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across the portfolio.
• Covers all phases of design, from programming to construction documents, overseeing external architects, engineers, and design consultants.
• Reviews architectural and engineering design documents for compliance with corporate standards, operational needs, project budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaises with internal departments and external design professionals on project planning, budgeting, and executive decision-making.
• Prepares initial concept drawings, space plans, test fits, and schematic-level graphics to support project planning and budgeting.
• Supports feasibility studies for renovations, expansions, new facilities, and potential property acquisitions.
• Aids in early project definition, scope development, and cost-estimating efforts through preliminary design analysis.
• Maintains consistency in layout, finishes, durability, and resident experience across facilities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, ADA requirements, life safety codes, and healthcare regulations.
• Works closely with internal construction and project management teams for constructability reviews, value engineering, and design issue resolution.
• Participates in design review meetings and provides architectural input during construction as needed.
• Reviews RFIs, design clarifications, and architect-driven change recommendations.
• Prepares clear graphic and written materials suitable for executive leadership review and internal approvals.
• Maintains organized records of design concepts, standards, and reference documents for future use.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7–12 years of professional architectural experience.
• Experience with healthcare, long-term care, senior living, or comparable institutional facilities preferred.
• Proven experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams and managing consultant deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare and long-term care design requirements and regulations.
• Ability to translate operational and clinical needs into practical design solutions.
• Proficiency in architectural software and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite; 3D/concept modeling software a plus).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture required.
• Experience with renovation projects in occupied facilities strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare, long-term care, senior living, or comparable institutional facilities preferred.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

N/A

Skills

• Knowledge of healthcare and long-term care design requirements and regulations.
• Ability to translate operational and clinical needs into practical design solutions.
• Proficiency in architectural software and design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite; 3D/concept modeling software a plus).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.