Design Architect

Design Architect Job#: 3041500 Salary Range: 115,000-130,000 Location: Onsite Employment Type: Permanent, Direct Hire Position Summary 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. Top Must-Haves 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Preferred Qualifications 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.). Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related design/construction field. Experience 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. Knowledge & Skills 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. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr