Sr. Architect/Designer - Healthcare Sector

• Be responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs.
• Conduct building code and life safety analyses for assigned projects. Review code interpretations for other projects and recommend improvements where deficiencies are discovered.
• Conduct Quality Control review of documents before major milestones on projects.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to execute project plans within project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Perform technical detailing and oversite. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other architectural staff.
• Lead a project team in all phases of the design process and coordinate the work of in-house engineers and external consultants.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFI’s and conduct site observation during the construction administration phase of the project.
• Conduct material and methods research and collect product data as required to generate the architectural technical specifications of a project.
• Ensure planning and efficient organization of the technical documentation required to show conformance to applicable codes and construct the project.
• Write technical reports including existing building assessments and concept design narratives.
• Review value engineering alternative solutions as needed to keep the project on budget.

EEO Statement

RLF conducts background checks and drug screening after an offer of employment has been made. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by RLF or an RLF client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

This position will require occasional travel, some of which may be international.

RLF is not accepting applications for sponsorship at this time (e.g., H-1B or TN Visas).

RLF is currently seeking a creative, talented, licensed Senior Project Architect for our Healthcare Market Sector. Will provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects. Must be able to collaborate with both clients and peers during all phases of the design delivery process, be self-motivated, and work effectively in a team environment. Will work with a team of design professionals and provide support to the Project Manager in generating quality documents that will be used for design, permitting, bidding, and construction in our healthcare market sector.

Amount of Travel Required

• Experience in project scheduling and work breakdown structures.
• Experience working on complex renovation projects that require multiple phases preferred.
• Knowledge of FGI guidelines and experience working with AHCA.
• 12+ years of experience producing and coordinating design and construction documents.
• Occasionally attend and lead client meetings. Able to present and maintain the design idea as well as discuss the technical aspects of the project to client leaders and project stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing and editing specifications utilizing the Masterspec specification format.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience conducting technical quality control reviews and redlining of the architectural portions of the project.
• Experience with Autodesk BIM 360 document reviews preferred.
• Carry out field investigation as required to validate existing site and building conditions. Able to organize and lead a team of support staff to fully document the existing conditions on large projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Newforma, Revit, and AutoCAD software.
• Experience delegating and managing the work of other architectural staff assigned to the project. Ability to mentor junior architects.
• Experience with Design-Build projects preferred.
• Licensed Architect (RA) required.

Visa Sponsorship

All vendors must have a signed RLF Placement Agreement from the Director of Human Resources to receive payment for placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the RLF staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to RLF, and any resume submitted to any employee outside of RLF Human Resources, will be considered property of RLF. RLF will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

• Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Volunteer Time Off
• Supplemental Life and Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Plan and Legal Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Work Schedules
• PTO and holidays
• Professional Organization Membership Reimbursement
• Hybrid office (In-office T, W, Th; WFH M, F)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Life and AD&D benefits