Healthcare Architect (REMOTE)

Project Architect
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Jacobs is a leading design firm in the Government, Commercial, Healthcare, Data Center and University sectors. We provide award winning architectural and engineering services in all phases of building design and construction. Our collaborative approach allows us to successfully deliver fully integrated professional services for a broad range of clients and project types worldwide.
We are seeking an Architect who brings a natural curiosity and growth mindset, continuously seeking new ideas, technologies, and design approaches that elevate project outcomes, team performance, and overall practice. The candidate will be excited by the opportunity to contribute beyond project delivery by helping to develop other staff, improve processes, and strengthen our architectural practice.
The Project Architect is responsible for the coordination, development, and production of deliverables in support of the overall scope of architectural design. The Project Architect will take ownership of the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the work assigned and within the agreed project budget. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to lead a design effort as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to include electrical, structural, mechanical, civil, interiors, and fire protection engineers. We are looking for a self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in studio or remote environments.
The position is in the Federal Buildings Business Unit, and the project type is majority US Federal Government facilities that are contracted by Department of Defense clients (USACE, NAVFAC, etc.) as well as Federal Civilian clients to include NASA, FAA, GSA, OBO and Intelligence Community amongst many others. As a Project Architect on our team, you'll be responsible for managing projects for environments that enhance organizational performance and achieve the client's business objectives utilizing best practices. Our goal is to develop innovative architectural design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purpose and function, reflect client goals and are within project budget and schedule.
The position is hybrid with a minimum Jacobs Atlanta office attendance of two days per week in the office, but more days are encouraged to become more engrained with the culture of Jacobs.
Works in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines, while maintaining high quality standards.
Acts as the Designer of Record (DOR) for architectural design projects including schedule, budget, delegation of work to junior staff, quality control and sealing/stamping construction drawings and specifications.
Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Works to implement the overall strategy for producing contract documents and participates in organizing the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM).
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire Project Team.
Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including document management and processing RFI's and Submittals.
Provide staffing development and mentoring for junior staff to include ensuring quality delivery of products completed by all supervised by Project Architect
Provide project quality control reviews at project milestones and continuous "over-the-shoulder" discipline checks
Bachelor's degree in architecture at a NAAB accredited program (Master's degree preferred)
Overseas & US based travel may be required
Proficiency in REVIT
Proficiency in standard Office Suite products
Previous DoD experience, basic competency with Federal energy standards, Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and other Government requirements
A desire to be actively engaged in the local design community through professional organizations, industry events, and mentorship
Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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