Project Architect - Healthcare

About the role

The Denver office of SmithGroup is seeking a Project Architect - Healthcare to lead architectural projects of complex nature, including healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for projects of complex nature (healthcare, science and technology, higher education, commercial).
• Prepare, coordinate, and complete construction documents packages.
• Lead day-to-day construction administration activities including coordination with the contractor, owner, and consultants to maintain project progress.
• Mentor, provide oversight, and monitor the work performed by junior staff.
• Establish and execute project work plan and staffing requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients.
• Participate in recruiting and performance management of staff.
• Meet with owners and user groups to determine program and planning requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Architectural Registration required.
• Working knowledge of engineering systems; can successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Strong mentoring, written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Passionate about design and innovation.
• Desire to elevate design and create a more resilient future.

Skills

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and ability to engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and build client relationships and trust.
• Understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hybrid work environment.
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• Plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $111,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.