Healthcare Architect

EXP; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and architecture firm is seeking a Healthcare Architect to join their Halifax, NS office. The role involves developing functional designs for healthcare facilities, managing project timelines, and mentoring design staff. Candidates should have a degree in Architecture and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is a plus, as is knowledge of sustainability certifications like LEED.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare design and construction projects.
• Registered with NSAA or eligible for registration.
• Design experience in building codes, schematic design, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and space programs for healthcare facilities.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Present designs to clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architectural and disciplinary teams.

Skills

Healthcare planning

Design development

Construction observation

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Healthcare Architect

Your work environment at EXP

EXP, a global engineering and architecture firm, is seeking a Healthcare Architect to join our dynamic team in the Halifax, NS office. We are looking for a results-oriented, energetic and creative team member with a positive attitude.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Develop functional and space programs for renovations and new construction for all types of healthcare facilities
• Generate overall architectural design concepts and narratives
• Manage contractual and financial responsibilities of projects
• Manage document-specific timelines to ensure on-time deliverables
• Build long-term relationships with clients
• Inspiring creativity and design excellence
• Presenting the design to the client and stakeholders
• Evaluating and selecting building systems and materials.
• Coordinating building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Ensuring that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction.
• Managing team to meet project scope, schedule and budgets
• Coordinating work within the office team during CD production phase, and between Architectural team and all other disciplines, participate in development and monitor their completion.
• Communicating with consultants, sub-consultants and other representatives to ensure project details are carried out and specified correctly.
• Client Relationship Management;
• Mentorship and coordination of architectural design staff.

What your experience looks like

• Degree in Architecture, with minimum 5 years of experience in various healthcare planning, design and construction projects
• Registered with or eligible to be registered with NSAA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Design experience for:
  • Programming / predesign
  • Building Code
  • Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Construction documents development with technical team
  • Construction observation & Construction Administration
• Design experience on LEED, and Green Globes projects would be considered an asset;
• Software capabilities: AutoCAD, Revit etc. would be considered an asset;
• Ability for mentoring staff.
• Interest in business development and client relationships is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to lead one or more teams on projects through the development of design concept.
• Ability to present innovative ideas to the client and project stakeholders.
• General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.