Healthcare Architect III

Description

Key responsibilities include collaborating with clients and internal teams to set project goals, developing conceptual designs, and ensuring compliance with healthcare codes and hospital licensing standards. The architect manages the production of construction documents, conducts site visits, responds to RFIs, reviews submittals, and oversees punch‑list activities. They also provide leadership during client meetings, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and contribute innovative, evidence‑based design solutions.

• Collaborate with clients and team members to establish project goals and guiding principles.
• Participate in planning and conceptual design, providing support through the entire project lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge of healthcare operations to inform planning and design decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and hospital licensing standards.
• Stay current on healthcare design best practices, market trends, and evidence‑based design principles.
• Produce finished plans, specifications, and approve materials and construction as a licensed architect.
• Coordinate development of construction and design documents, offering technical expertise.
• Perform construction administration duties, including site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch‑list reviews.
• Liaise with project management, architects, and consultants throughout project phases.
• Explore subject areas, define scope, select investigation items, and develop novel concepts and methods.
• Prepare and review reports, specifications, plans, estimates, and calculations.
• Follow project budget, schedule, and work plan in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Monitor personal billing while maximizing team quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with clients, project team, consultants, and contractors to build trust and confidence.
• Provide leadership during client meetings.
• Assist in analysis of design data and planning related to project scope.
• Contribute innovative design solutions that capture the intended vision.
• Deliver bold design solutions balancing scale, aesthetics, and context for community impact.
• Participate in marketing efforts and lead presentations to prospective clients.
• Meet schedule deadlines and work within client budgets.
• May direct and mentor project associates or interns.

Requirements

The Healthcare Architect III reports to the Senior Architect/Project Manager and operates as an exempt position. The role requires a certified licensed architect with at least eight years of specialized experience in healthcare design, capable of handling medium to large‑scale renovation, addition, and new‑facility projects. The architect leads planning, design coordination, and delivery while mentoring junior team members and participating in clinical user group meetings throughout the design phases.

The position demands strong technical proficiency, including advanced Revit skills, expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, and experience using SketchUp or Rhino, with rendering tools such as Lumion, Enscape, or V‑Ray considered advantageous. A thorough understanding of zoning, building codes, NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC, and related agency requirements is essential, along with excellent verbal, written, and presentation abilities. A collaborative work ethic, passion for client service, and experience with OSHPD, HCAI, and behavioral health projects further support success in this role.

The work environment is a professional open‑office setting with shared collaborative areas, video conferencing, and a café, while occasional visits to construction sites may involve varying temperatures, dust, noise, and potentially hazardous conditions. Physical demands include eight‑hour days of hand and wrist dexterity, the ability to lift construction documents, and prolonged periods of sitting.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Architecture (or related degree) with a Master of Architecture preferred, along with a certified architectural license; NCARB certification, LEED AP, and sustainable design experience are advantageous. The full‑time role expects a minimum of 40 hours per week, with travel varying by project phase and location. Sponsorship may be considered, and NAC, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer offering reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Revit.
• Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiently.
• Utilize SketchUp or Rhino; Lumion, Enscape, and V‑Ray are a plus.
• Maintain strong knowledge of zoning, building codes, specifications, engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC, etc.).
• Blend design creativity with technical skill.
• Understand planning and design processes, construction documentation, and administration.
• Exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and client presentation skills.
• Possess experience with OSHPD and HCAI regulations.
• Have behavioral health project experience.
• Hold a certified architectural license.
• Obtain NCARC certificate as needed for project assignments.
• Possess LEED AP credential and sustainable design experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Benefit from ACHA and EDAC knowledge.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance