Healthcare Architect III

Reports to: Senior Architect/Project Manager. Classification: Exempt.

About the role

Certified licensed architect with a minimum of eight years of healthcare architecture experience. Fully competent in all conventional aspects of architectural design for healthcare projects of medium to large size and complexity. Responsible for planning, design, coordination, and delivery of projects involving existing building renovation, additions, and new facilities. Actively participates in clinical user group meetings during all design phases, conducts investigations, evaluates and recommends design solutions that best meet client needs, and provides mentoring and leadership to less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clients and team members to establish goals and guiding principles upheld throughout the project duration.
• Participates in planning and conceptual design, providing full support through the entire project.
• Applies knowledge of healthcare operations to healthcare planning, including applicable codes and hospital licensing standards.
• Applies evidence-based design principles and stays current on best practices and trends impacting the market.
• Works independently as a licensed architect responsible for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction.
• Coordinates planning and development of construction and design document production, ensuring coordinated and high-quality documents.
• Conducts construction administration duties, including site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.
• Liaises with project management, other architects, and consultants.
• Involves explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of novel concepts and methods.
• Participates in preparing reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
• Follows project budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with the project manager.
• Monitors personal billing and maximizes team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.
• Coordinates with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to ensure trust and confidence.
• Provides leadership during client meetings.
• Assists in analyses of design, design data, and planning as it relates to project scope.
• Contributes innovative design solutions that consistently capture the intended design vision.
• Balances scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize impact to the individual and community.
• Participates in marketing efforts and leads presentations to prospective clients.
• May direct and mentor project associates or interns.

Skills

• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) required.
• Proficiency with SketchUp or Rhino required; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC, etc.).
• Balanced blend of design and technical skills.
• Knowledge in the planning and design process, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet schedule deadlines and work within the client's budget.
• Excellent organizational and client presentation skills.
• Passion for providing exceptional client service.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Experience with OSHPD and HCAI.
• Behavioral health project experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Architectural License required.
• NCARB Certificate as needed on project assignments.
• LEED AP and sustainable design experience preferred.
• ACHA and EDAC certifications beneficial.
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferred, or equivalent architectural experience for license testing.
• Master of Architecture preferred.
• A minimum of eight years of architecture practice experience.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels, including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels, and may involve hazardous and dirty conditions.

Physical Demands

• Hand/wrist/finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.
• Ability to lift a set of construction documents.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Travel frequency varies based on project assignment location and phase.

Pay

$85,000 – $104,000 per year.