Project Architect - Healthcare

About the role

The Dallas office of SmithGroup is seeking a Project Architect to join our healthcare team. This role involves leading architectural teams on complex healthcare projects, preparing construction documents, coordinating with contractors and clients, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects to complete technical documents for healthcare projects of complex nature.
• 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 with medium to large-sized healthcare projects.
• 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 with wood framed construction is preferred.
• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading other architects and project teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation and jurisdiction review.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices and methodologies.

Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Administration
• Client Relationship Building
• Technical Documentation
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Software Proficiency (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Healthcare Design Experience

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Hybrid Work Environment
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off within the first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 Paid Federal Holidays
• Additional 15 Fridays off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex Spending Account
• 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 $90,000 to $106,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Schedule

Flexible Scheduling

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellbeing Resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Insurance Options
• 401(k) Program with Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• One-on-One Career Coaching and Professional Development Opportunities