Senior Architect (Licensed) - Healthcare Market

Senior Architect

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 is a plus.

As a Senior Architect, you will:

• 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.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.