Senior Architect; Licensed - Healthcare Market

Gresham Smith is seeking a Senior
Architect to join our Healthcare Studio. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver exceptional human experiences in healthcare settings. You should have strong technical skills, the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines, and strong communication and organization skills. Experience directly with Healthcare projects and Federal/VA projects is a plus.

• Lead the design and delivery of small to medium-sized healthcare projects; support teams on large-scale facilities.
• Direct consultants and technical staff to ensure accurate execution of design and deliverables.
• Work alongside the Project Executive and Project Manager to create and oversee production timelines, clearly defining and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate design documentation while upholding QA/QC standards.
• Supervise code and zoning analysis, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Collaborate on projects that may involve federal healthcare facilities (VA, DoD, USACE), applying knowledge of agency design standards when applicable.
• Facilitate design discussions and lead collaborative work sessions with clients, agencies, and consultants.
• Conduct site visits, review submittals, and provide technical field support.
• Mentor junior design staff and promote a positive, collaborative studio culture.
• Advocate for design excellence by integrating resilient and sustainable practices.

• 5-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited University program.
• Licensed Architect.
• Minimum of 12 years of acute and outpatient healthcare architecture experience preferred.
• Federal healthcare experience (VA, DoD, USACE projects) preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, building codes, and Quality Control skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities and communication styles, and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.

* Please include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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