Architect

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Architect to provide architectural leadership across project phases for PD&C projects. You will review drawings, coordinate with MEP, structural, and interior finishes, and ensure compliance with ADA, ANSI, FGI.

A Georgia license and architectural degree are required. Responsibilities include converting construction drawings to CAD, maintaining version control, and supporting CAFM updates while upholding design standards and quality control across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required.
• Licensed as an Architect in Georgia.
• Excellent organization and documentation experience.
• Anticipates, identifies, quantifies, and resolves problems promptly.
• Interprets instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to learn new graphic software to support design work.
• Capable of multi-tasking and meeting design deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate drawings/specifications for architectural scope with MEP, structural, and interior finishes.
• Perform design tests and provide informed feedback on layouts.
• Convert construction drawings to CAD; maintain version control.
• Update floor plans in AutoCAD and prepare for CAFM system upload.
• Verify site space, furniture inventory, and space data accuracy.
• Ensure designs comply with healthcare regulations and codes.
• Coordinate with code/life-safety consultants and support permit reviews.
• Support cost/capital planning alignment during design changes.

Skills

Organization

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Graphic software learning

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM software

Job description

About the Workplace

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Work Shift

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

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

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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