Senior Project Designer (Healthcare)

Overview

Lead design of innovative healthcare environments from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• design workshops
• construction admin
• specification docs
• design coordination
• client presentations
• design review

Tasks

-Facilitate design workshops and charrettes, integrating user feedback and clinical workflows into the design process. -Support construction administration activities, ensuring that the built environment reflects the original design vision. -Contribute to specifications and documentation to maintain design intent through construction. -Coordinate design efforts with architects, engineers, planners, and healthcare specialists throughout all phases of the project. -Create presentation materials and actively participate in client meetings, internal critiques, and agency reviews to gain project approvals. -Review architectural documents to identify and resolve design and interdisciplinary conflicts. -Oversee and guide the design team’s work, ensuring deliverables meet high standards and deadlines. -Ensure design solutions align with code, cost, and clinical requirements, supporting operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. -Explore and develop creative design solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and healing-centered principles. -Mentor junior designers and help shape the creative culture of our healthcare design practice. -Take a leading role in designing innovative healthcare environments, collaborating with the Design Principal and multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

Requirements

• revit
• leed
• bachelor's
• master’s
• healthcare
• registered architect

What You Bring

-Excellent written and communication skills. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. -Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field. -Interest or experience in evidence-based and sustainable design (LEED experience strongly preferred). -Master’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent experience). -Proven experience designing healthcare facilities — hospitals, outpatient centers, clinics, or medical research environments. -A minimum of 10 years of experience. -Demonstrated graphic presentation skills. -Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process. -Registered Architect preferred. -Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule). -Proficiency in design and visualization tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Enscape, V-Ray, Grasshopper, Lumion, SketchUp, and 3ds Max. -Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills. -Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio

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Benefits

-A new academic medical center integrating teaching, research, and advanced patient care in one cohesive campus. -Behavioral health and wellness environments that bring dignity, safety, and therapeutic design principles to care spaces. -Next-generation outpatient and specialty care centers designed to improve access, experience, and outcomes. -Major hospital renovations and replacements that modernize aging infrastructure while elevating patient experience.

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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