Sr. Project Architect - Healthcare

About the role

HOK is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, continuing to lead in the design of spaces that enhance patient care, optimize workflows, and elevate the patient experience. We are a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to addressing the critical challenges of our time.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for project financial performance and team communication
• Issuance and content of deliverables, technical content of HOK documents and coordination of disciplines including consultants and supervision of all staff producing documents
• Implementation of Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the PM
• Securing QA reviews and implementation of comments
• A licensed architect responsible for signing/sealing drawings
• An active participant and contributor to a culture of technical excellence
• Leadership: Ensures the overall design intent of the project is incorporated into detailed documentation, monitors the design process, resolves technical issues, and sets the strategy for document production.
• Client Interface: Develops a positive relationship of trust with client leadership, communicates design requirements and specifications, and coordinates with municipal building departments and other governing agencies.
• Teamwork: Receives project direction, coordinates project team, assists in planning and conducting work, prepares meeting minutes, and participates in team meetings to resolve project issues.
• Business Development: Participates in business development meetings targeting project, client, or market opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 20+ years’ design experience, including multiple large-scale healthcare projects in the US
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region required
• NCARB registration preferred
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare design
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in relevant software

Skills

• Project management
• Design coordination
• Construction administration
• Technical writing
• Client relations
• Sustainability practices

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental leave and fertility coverage
• Matching contributions to 401(K) plan

Pay

The reasonably expected range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client.