Healthcare Architect

Description

Shive-Hattery is seeking a Healthcare Architect to join our growing Healthcare Practice Area to work directly with healthcare clients and multi-disciplined design teams on projects of all scales. This role is ideal for an architect who is passionate about healthcare environments, values collaboration with clients and clinicians, and is motivated to shape projects that improve patient care, staff efficiency, and long-term operational success. This role supports business development by maintaining strong relationships with clients, design partners, and contractors, and collaborating with our creative strategy team to craft project proposals. The position would also include assisting with project management to develop the project plan, structure the team and assignments, and ensure deliverables.

What sets this role apart?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare projects across Iowa and the Midwest, including community hospitals, academic medical centers, and specialty care facilities
• Strong emphasis on developing client relationships and long-term partnerships
• A collaborative culture that values professional growth, leadership development, and work-life integration
• The ability to influence how healthcare architecture is practiced within the firm and region

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and contribute to all phases of healthcare projects, including programming, planning, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Serve as a client-facing leader, participating in and often leading user group meetings, stakeholder workshops, and design presentations
• Translate clinical and operational needs into clear, functional, and buildable architectural solutions
• Cook up with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of architecture, engineering, and interior design
• Apply strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and codes (FGI Guidelines, IBC, accessibility standards) to support compliant, safe, and efficient facilities
• Lead or support Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews to maintain high standards of accuracy, constructability, and design intent
• Mentor and support less-experienced staff, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Contribute to proposal development, interviews, and client pursuits as part of growing Shive-Hattery’s healthcare practice

Qualifications

• B.Arch., M.Arch, Interior Design or equivalent degree
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated experience in healthcare planning and design (acute care, outpatient, or specialty facilities)
• Licensure is required
• Advanced professional accreditation preferred (ie: EDAC, WELL AP, CHID, ACHA)
• Strong understanding of healthcare codes, regulations, and operational workflows
• Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and healthcare documentation standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clinicians, administrators, and project teams
• Interest in mentoring, leadership, and advancing the quality of healthcare design

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
• FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
• 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
• Overtime Bonus
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• First Time License Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.