Architect Specialist Senior

Job Summary

Manages and coordinates all architectural planning work including the development of conceptual designs, programming, and code analysis for healthcare and workplace environments. Also performs design drawings up through complete construction documents for architectural work associated with certain projects.

• Assesses space-related issues and needs. Develops alternatives for review and approval and anticipates the outcomes of each alternative course of action. Communicates proposed space solutions and related phasing to Administrative and PM’s staffs. Proposals are reviewed, critiqued, approved and prioritized by Director.

• Manages the development of professional design consultant services (directing, coordinating and reviews/approvals). This includes the review of plan/program documents, designs, and construction bid documents such as drawings, specifications, and estimates and project budgets. Works directly with the internal client teams and leadership through design solutions and programming, develop multiple concepts and lead team to final signed off conceptual design.

• Occasionally produce design drawings including conceptual up to construction documents for architectural work associated with building & construction and improvement projects. Develops architectural design documents using computer-aided design and drafting (CAD and Revit) when appropriate for space programs, preliminary and schematic plans, and outline specification of materials and equipment. Develop full detail drawings for architectural permitting for building construction and improvement projects.

• Prepares alternate design schemes, project phasing, project records and reports for building renovations and/or new construction. Develop technical drawings (CAD and Revit). Ability to field measure specific areas and create as-built drawings of spaces to evaluate proposed design and construction requests.

• Functions as an architectural consultant to all departments, units and other staff with regard to planning, design and construction of renovations and additions. Provides input into feasibility of initiating various construction and renovation projects.

• Communicates and collaborates with other members of the project team including clients, design staff, project managers, contractors and service departments in order to ensure coordination of services. Acts as liaison to design firms and contractors on renovation and construction projects. Manage the construction administration as owner’s representative, response to RFI’s, shop drawings, and agency review comments. Review subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to SH standards.
  
  Collaborates with the Project Managers to manage budgeting and scheduling phases of projects. Projects may include building renovations, feasibility studies, site developments and/or new construction projects.

• Manages Architectural and Engineering consultants to create and implement design plans. Reviews and approves the work of consultant design firms and other specialty consultants in the preparation of studies and design/construction documents for quality control. Has a solid understanding of all regulatory codes and provides technical expertise in the development and review of all polcies and procedures related to NFPA, FGI, and all state of Michigan regulatory codes.

• Performs individual assignments as management may direct. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the organization. Demonstrates teamwork and integrity in all work-related activities. Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment. Adheres to all safety policies, procedures and practices, including the wearing of protective clothing and gear when required.

• Master's Degree or equivalent Architecture or Design or equivalent years of education, training and experience

• 5 years of relevant experience architectural design or related field

• Experience in health care environment

• LIC-Architect -  State of Michigan

• LIC-Driver's License -  State of Michigan

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