Healthcare Architect

Guidon Design is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We are a leader in sustainable Architecture+Engineering. As multidisciplinary designers, we collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that help meet our clients’ goals.

Our services include Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Plumbing Design. Project types include healthcare, government, housing, federal and education facilities. We elevate our communities through the design and development of our projects. Our reputation for design excellence is created by our ability to solve complex challenges with clear solutions, while being responsive to how the space will impact people and their communities.

We exist to improve lives and empower people!

Throughout your time with Guidon, you will be provided with the opportunity for hands-on experience in your area of study. In our dynamic, energetic, and fast-paced office environment, you will work right alongside our company leaders to gain valuable knowledge on complex, meaningful, and impactful projects.

Role Overview:

Serve as a licensed architect within Guidon’s multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team, with a primary focus on the design and delivery of inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects. This role will provide strong healthcare design and technical expertise throughout all phases of a project, working closely with clients, project teams, engineers, and consultants to develop thoughtful, functional, and high-performing healthcare environments. The Healthcare Architect will lead design conversations, guide multidisciplinary coordination, oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, and help ensure projects meet healthcare-specific codes, regulations, operational needs, and client expectations.

This role will also serve as a mentor and technical resource for architectural staff while contributing to the continued growth, knowledge, and advancement of Guidon’s healthcare practice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Registration.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare architecture
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility design, including codes, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to lead client design meetings.
• Strong experience in designing inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects.
• Ability to put together a high-quality set of construction documents for healthcare buildings.
• Ability to prepare construction documents using Revit.
• A working understanding of computer applications used in a professional design office such as Photoshop, AutoCAD and Sketchup.
• Ability to lead the coordination with outside disciplines to drive design documentation/ solutions.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare facility design, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance requirements. Firm understanding of FGI Guidelines, Life Safety Codes and CMS Requirements.
• Ability to mentor, provide guidance and be a professional educator for junior architectural staff.

Experience:

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and LEED or WELL certifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of VA and DoD healthcare projects or experience with government contracts is highly desirable.
• ACHA Board Certified Healthcare Architect is a plus.
• Being familiar with FGI Guidelines and NFPA
  101 Life Safety Requirements is a plus.
• Experience contributing to industry thought leadership through white papers, articles, research, or other professional publications.
• Experience presenting at healthcare, design, or industry-related conferences, panels, or professional events.
• Active involvement in professional organizations or industry groups that support the advancement of healthcare design and practice.
• Demonstrated interest in staying current on healthcare industry trends, best practices, and emerging approaches.
• Ability to represent the firm externally and contribute to its visibility and…