Design Architect

Design Architect

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 a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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