Architect

Architectural Leadership Opportunity

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Job Description

Provide architectural leadership across project phases, working with the Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) project lead.

Experience

• 3 years of experience using AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) required
• Familiarity with design standards, such as ADA, ANSI, and FGI Design quality, constructability, and risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
• Licensed as an Architect in the state of Georgia

Education

• Bachelor's degree in architecture

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organization and documentation experience required
• Anticipates, identifies, quantifies, and resolves problems in a timely and positive manner
• Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Has the ability to learn new graphic software to complement the presentation of new designs
• Ability to complete multiple tasks, as assigned
• Communication skills, written and verbal

Job Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate drawings/specifications for architectural scope and interfaces with MEP, structural, civil, fire/life safety, medical equipment planning, and interior finishes.
• Perform architectural and furniture test fits per red-lined drawings and provide informed feedback.
• Convert existing construction drawings to computer-aided design/drafting software.
• Maintain version control, be able to distribute historical CADs upon request.
• Update floor plans in AutoCAD and prepare for upload into Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, apply space standards.
• Conduct field verifications to verify building/floor plan accuracy, furniture inventory, and audit departmental space information.
• Perform updates of the CAFM system throughout the portfolio.

Healthcare planning and stakeholder coordination

• Translate clinical and operational needs into architectural requirements (workflow, supervision, wayfinding, infection prevention principles, life-safety zoning, and staff adjacencies).
• Attend meetings with clinical leaders, facilities operations, safety/offsite teams, and end users to confirm requirements, design intent, and usability.
• Conduct site/space walk-throughs and field verification during design to reduce construction and commissioning risks.

Regulatory and code compliance

• Ensure architectural design intent aligns with applicable healthcare regulations, building codes, accessibility standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
• Coordinate with code/fire/life-safety consultants as needed and support permitting packages and plan review responses.
• Confirm compliance with organizational design standards (standards of care for facilities, materials, infection prevention, finishes, and durability).
• Familiarity with design standards, such as ADA, ANSI, and FGI.

Design quality, constructability, and risk management

• Ensure designs are buildable and coordinated, including constructability reviews, value/alternatives input, and mitigation of known risks.
• Identify design gaps and interface conflicts early; coordinate resolution with the design team and consultants.
• Support estimate reconciliation through design phase changes and alignment with cost/capital planning targets.

Construction phase support

• Review submittals, RFI responses, and shop drawing packages for architectural scope and design intent.
• Attend jobsite meetings and design coordination sessions; provide clarifications and field directed design support.
• Monitor construction compliance with architectural drawings/specifications; track and document design changes.

Documentation, standards, and continuous improvement

• Develop and maintain architectural concepts, design criteria, and project documentation in collaboration with the project manager and multi-discipline design team.
• Maintain an organized project design files system, standards libraries, architectural templates, and as-built drawings.
• Support post-occupancy evaluation (as available) to capture lessons learned and improve future projects.
• Maintain professional ethics, documentation discipline, and quality control throughout deliverables.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1571 Northeast Expy NE

Job Family

Engineering/Facility Mgmt