Healthcare Architect

Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals. Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal, and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects, solving complex challenges with clear solutions while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities.

About the Role

Serve as a licensed architect within Guidon’s multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team, with a primary focus on the design and delivery of inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects. This role will provide strong healthcare design and technical expertise throughout all phases of a project, working closely with clients, project teams, engineers, and consultants to develop thoughtful, functional, and high-performing healthcare environments. The Healthcare Architect will lead design conversations, guide multidisciplinary coordination, oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, and help ensure projects meet healthcare-specific codes, regulations, operational needs, and client expectations. This role will also serve as a mentor and technical resource for architectural staff while contributing to the continued growth, knowledge, and advancement of Guidon’s healthcare practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Registration.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare architecture.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility design, including codes, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to lead client design meetings.
• Strong experience in designing inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects.
• Ability to prepare high-quality construction documents for healthcare buildings using Revit.
• Working understanding of computer applications such as Photoshop, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Ability to lead coordination with outside disciplines to drive design documentation and solutions.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare facility design, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Firm understanding of FGI Guidelines, Life Safety Codes, and CMS Requirements.
• Ability to mentor, provide guidance, and educate junior architectural staff.

Experience

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and LEED or WELL certifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of VA and DoD healthcare projects or experience with government contracts is highly desirable.
• ACHA Board Certified Healthcare Architect is a plus.
• Experience with FGI Guidelines and NFPA 101 Life Safety Requirements is a plus.
• Experience contributing to industry thought leadership through white papers, articles, research, or other professional publications.
• Experience presenting at healthcare, design, or industry-related conferences, panels, or professional events.
• Active involvement in professional organizations or industry groups that support the advancement of healthcare design and practice.
• Demonstrated interest in staying current on healthcare industry trends, best practices, and emerging approaches.
• Ability to represent the firm externally and contribute to its visibility and credibility within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for new construction and renovation projects in the healthcare market.
• Collaborate with project managers to balance scope, schedule, budget, and technical complexity throughout the design process.
• Direct and mentor architects, designers, and consultants in the development of coordinated design solutions.
• Engage directly with clients, including healthcare professionals and operations teams, to validate design intent and functionality.
• Oversee production of high-quality construction documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with MEP engineers and specialty consultants to resolve complex system interfaces and constraints.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, site visits, and issue resolution for technically complex systems.
• Facilitate coordination within a multidisciplinary project team to achieve design excellence.

Core Behaviors

• Wash the Dishes: Do the small stuff. Helping one another permeates all areas of our culture.
• Follow-Up on Commitments: Do what you say. Keeping our word is important both externally and internally.
• Solve Problems Proactively: Come with solutions. We tackle issues head-on and take ownership.
• Lead Through Listening: Listen first, talk second. This prioritizes empathy and assumes nothing.

Professional Development

• Establish annual education and training plans and goals for self.
• Meet or exceed professional standards of work.
• Actively pursue personal continuing education.