Project Architect | Healthcare

Overview

For over 20 years, this architectural and interior design firm has been delivering forward-thinking integrated design solutions. With offices throughout West Coast and New Jersey, this firm has designed creative offices for clients including Disney, Sony, Dreamworks, and HBO. Most recently, the company has expanded it's portfolio beyond corporate interiors, and has exceled in healthcare & wellness industries.

Currently, their seeking a Healthcare Project Architect to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Healthcare Team with tremendous opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 10+ years of experience and knowledge of healthcare architecture planning and design, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You are capable of leading a healthcare team and making client presentations across all phases of small to mid-size projects, including strong technical & project knowledge, and delivering exceptional healthcare projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

(Include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Lead team and client through programming & design through construction administration of ambulatory healthcare facilities, on-campus and skilled nursing facilities a plus.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Responsible for deploying resources to ensure that the design process flows smoothly, acting as the primary liaison between the team and the client to bring the design, schedule, budget and scope of work to completion.
• Concurrently implement and manage the design of several small to mid-size projects.
• Collaborate and consultative in approach, working effectively with internal and external resources.
• Has a complete understanding of sequencing and coordination of healthcare project-related MEP and structural engineering as well as all vendor contracts.
• Understands the lease transaction process and the company's role in the process. Current working relationships within the local Healthcare Real Estate community.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellent customer service, design, & execution with respect & integrity.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or Bachelor's of Architecture (B.Arch) from college or university or 10 years' progressive relevant experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years' of relevant experience
• Professional Architectural License (CA) or certification essential
• Advanced credentials desired (CHID, ACHA, EDAC, LEED, WELL, Fitwel, etc.)
• Proven experience with HCAI/OSHPD-3 construction/design process, and knowledgeable about the different healthcare segments, including institutional, ambulatory, and business occupancy environments, inpatient and outpatient
• Intimate knowledge and understanding of FGI, IBC and NFPA as applicable to healthcare projects
• Familiar with current trends of healthcare delivery, emerging technology, various diagnostic modalities, and it's impact on new concepts of patient and staff flow as it relates to medical planning
• Demonstrates responsiveness to the technical implications of design decisions
• Excellent management, organizational, negotiation, communications skills, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills
• Expertise in building relationships, fostering trust, and dealing effectively with a wide range of individuals and work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively perform in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Working knowledge of REVIT and CAD preferred
• Intermediate MS Office application skills
• Lifelong learner eager to share knowledge and mentor team members
• Knowledge of federal, state and local building administrative codes relating to building projects
• Extensive knowledge of architectural and interiors principles/practices that include modern architectural methods and background on solving architectural design and construction problems

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