Senior Healthcare Architect

Overview

The Neenan Company is a leading design-build firm specializing in innovative and high-quality healthcare facility design. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Healthcare Architect to join our integrated team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in healthcare planning, design and coordination, and the ability to drive projects from conceptual design through completion.

• Medical Planning & Programming:
  Lead and collaborate in medical planning and programming phases, working with healthcare providers and stakeholders to translate operational needs into functional, efficient, and compliant design solutions for healthcare facilities.
• Project Development:
  Guide healthcare projects from Conceptual Design to Record Drawings, ensuring each phase meets client objectives and design standards.
• Design & Presentations:
  Prepare renderings, presentations, and design documents for client and internal meetings, effectively communicating design intent and project progress.
• Project Documentation:
  Coordinate comprehensive project documents for all phases, including design sketches, renderings, models, graphics, sections, details, elevations, schedules, and specifications.
• Construction Administration:
  Support design staff with submittal reviews and collaborate with construction project managers and field staff on constructability issues during Construction Administration to ensure accurate execution of the design.
• Mentorship:
  Mentor less experienced design staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment and guiding skill development through feedback, training, and hands-on involvement.

At The Neenan Company, you will join an exciting, collaborative work environment where your contributions matter. As a Senior Healthcare Architect, you will help shape the future of healthcare architecture, collaborating with an integrated team of design and construction professionals and making a positive impact on communities. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, specifically in healthcare architecture.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong proficiency and understanding of regulations governing healthcare projects, including but not limited to FGI, state health reviews, NFPA 101, and OSHPD.
• Travel:
  Ability and willingness to travel out of state for site visits, client meetings, and other project-related activities as required.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal, written, and graphical communication skills for interacting with clients, consultants, contractors, and team members.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Learning Mindset: A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends in healthcare design and architecture.

• Experience working on small and large-scale healthcare projects, including clinics, surgery centers, hospitals, and specialized medical facilities.
• Familiarity with healthcare codes, standards, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of sustainable design practices and healthcare-focused environmental solutions.