Job Summary

Participate in and lead projects from design conception through construction administration for the
healthcare industry. This position simultaneously drives forward architectural designs as well as focuses
on the management of projects. Responsible for small projects and lead key phases of larger scale work
alongside fellow Project Architects and Interior Designers.

-Daily duties include, but are not limited to:
lead presentations for clients or city review boards, organize team tasks and provide guidance to junior staff,
produce design development and construction documentation as well as schematic level studies using
both hand sketch and graphic programs. This opportunity is based in Peoria, IL.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required. Master's degree
preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of healthcare planning and design experience required with 5+ years in project management experience preferred
• Licensed Architect with current registration in your region or Illinois preferred
• Demonstrates creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of healthcare facilities
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, drawings, and models required
• Proven ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with leading the discipline design for projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness. Knowledge of design principles and the ability to interpret design concepts and layouts, including commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the profession required
• Advanced knowledge of building regulations, FGI Guidelines, safety codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Knowledge of architectural building systems required
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines, LEED specialty preferred

Responsibilities:

• Communicates healthcare expertise and planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client on planning issues
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control and best practice standards
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals or variances
• Writes reports and memos to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions
• Respond to RFI's and issuing RFQ's during construction phase
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings. Prepares and coordinates the review of contractor's schedules, submission of shop drawings and samples
• Participates in review of project costs and budgets, adherence to schedule
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members on all aspects of client/project management
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam required
• Experience in 3D rendering software utilizing a Revit model such as Lumion preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software desired but not required