The Project Architect will be responsible for the predesign and conceptual planning activities and involvement in all design phases for healthcare facility projects to include feasibility studies, functional space programming and narratives to effectively communicate end users project requirements. Will lead and facilitate space program and design teams. Will collect and translate clients' functional spatial requirements into feasible master planning and facility programs. Will recommend planning solutions including conceptual master plan development and phasing plan for hospital expansion projects. Will manage the Master Facility Planning process and periodic updates.
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Architecture or related graphic design degree (Required) Required Licenses Architecture- Licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia or D.C. (Required) Required Certifications Green Building- LEED AP, or similar (preferred) Certified Healthcare Architect- ACHA (preferred) Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification- EDAC (preferred) Minimum Work Experience 5 years Progressive experience (or Master of Architecture or foreign equivalent plus 3 years experience) to include all phases of medical planning and review of space programming for large healthcare facilities projects, incorporating advanced protocols of patient care, healing environments, and evidenced based design. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Demonstrated success as a project manager. Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of healthcare facilities. Advanced knowledge of progressive technical and regulatory requirements for healthcare facilities design and understanding of fundamental departmental organization and functionality. Advanced knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and how design impacts those systems – public/private space, adjacencies, staff and patient flow, support functions, central plant, etc. Advanced knowledge and demonstrated understanding in healthcare design planning concepts and best practices, including current evidence based design principles. EDAC accreditation preferred. Possess basic hand and CAD drafting skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop. Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Will be required to learn Lean principles knowledge about sustainability and LEED accreditation preferred. Excellent listening skills. Ability to lead teams. Ability to effectively meet deadlines. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to convey medical planning needs to designers and other team members.