Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

About the role

The Dallas office of SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join our healthcare team. This role serves as an office-wide resource, provides technical leadership, and oversees multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an office-wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Provide technical leadership on office’s largest design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects.
• Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
• Direct team members and others in the application of architectural standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with design architects, technical architects, and owners in development of documentation as well as construction administration follow through.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect, leading and working with medium to large-sized healthcare projects.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Architectural Registration required.
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies.
• Experience leading other architects and project groups.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Passionate about elevating design, pushing boundaries, and creating a more resilient future.
• Experience in healthcare design, particularly in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and research centers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain high-quality standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of architectural principles and design techniques.
• Experience with healthcare-specific design considerations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit and SketchUp.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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.
• 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 $123,000 to $145,000 annually. You are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered to accommodate the needs of the individual and the client.

Benefits

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