Design Architect

Design Architect Lead the planning, design, and execution of capital construction and renovation projects. Manage projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with operational needs, budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements. Oversee space planning initiatives and department move management across the health system. Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, healthcare standards, and organizational requirements. Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in architectural design, construction engineering, or construction project management. Experience managing projects from planning and design through construction and closeout. Strong knowledge of construction documents, specifications, contract administration, and regulatory compliance. Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and project finances. Ability to coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. Working knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, and regulatory approvals. Proficiency with CADD and project management software. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Healthcare facility or hospital project experience strongly preferred. Manage project budgets, schedules, funding approvals, and financial performance. Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Oversee construction documents, specifications, bidding processes, and project execution. Monitor project progress and recommend value engineering and cost-saving opportunities. Ensure quality, client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery. Manage construction activities, inspections, commissioning, testing, and project closeout. Review bids, recommend contractor selections, and maintain contract and financial controls. Lead stakeholder meetings, project communications, and presentations. Obtain required local, state, and federal approvals and permits. Maintain knowledge of healthcare construction trends, codes, and regulations. Provide technical guidance and support continuous improvement initiatives. Healthcare, hospital, or medical facility construction experience. Experience with capital projects, facility renovations, space planning, and department relocations/move management. Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and facility standards. Experience with commissioning, permitting, and regulatory approval processes. Professional licensure or certifications (Architect, PE, PMP, NCARB, etc.). Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related design/construction field. Minimum 5 years of experience in architectural or construction engineering design, construction project management, cost estimating, project coordination, and specification writing. Minimum 1 year of CADD experience. Strong knowledge of construction methods, design principles, project delivery, and construction documentation. Understanding of federal, state, and local building codes and regulations. Experience managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and consultants. Proficiency with CADD systems, project management software, and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Apex Systems