Healthcare Architect

BWBR Architects, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Downtown Saint Paul office

Job summary

BWBR Architects, Inc. is seeking a healthcare architect to lead design, coordination and delivery of complex healthcare facilities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasizes translating regulatory and clinical demands into compliant, efficient design solutions across all project phases. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of medical project experience, be licensed in Minnesota preferred, and be proficient in Revit, with the ability to guide teams from programming

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a team-based environment.
• Experience with other markets such as higher education, science and technology, or government facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and technical execution for healthcare projects, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices, and specialty care facilities.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and design reviews and respond to feedback to ensure design progression according to project schedule.
• Collaborate with BWBR's internal team and external consultants on all aspects of building design.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific codes and standards.
• Prepare documents and perform QA reviews of project documentation at major milestones.
• Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to a collaborative and productive environment.
• Participate in marketing or other activities as needed.

Skills

Excellent listening

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team-based collaboration

Tools

Revit

Job description

BWBR is seeking a healthcare architect with demonstrated experience to lead the design, coordination and delivery of complex healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate understands the unique regulatory, clinical and operational demands of healthcare environments and can translate them into thoughtful, compliant and efficient design solutions. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role across all phases of projects, from programming and schematic design through construction administration, while collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design and technical execution for healthcare projects, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices, and specialty care facilities. Behavioral health experience a plus
• Lead client meetings, presentations and design reviews and respond to feedback to ensure the design progression according to the project schedule. Ensure requirements are communicated to the full project team
• Collaborate with BWBR's internal team as well as external consultants on all aspects of the building design
• Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific codes and standards
• Prepare documents and perform Quality Assurance reviews of project documentation at major project milestones
• Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to a collaborative and productive environment
• Participate in marketing or other activities as needed

Qualifications:

• Licensed Architect in the State of Minnesota preferred
• 10+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated experience with medical projects
• Proficient in Revit for all phases of design and documentation
• Strong understanding of planning and design plus technical building requirements
• Solid knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and life-safety requirements
• Excellent listening, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and work effectively in a team-based environment
• Experience with other markets such as higher education, science and technology, or government facilities a plus
• Familiarity with sustainability strategies, high-performance building design, or LEED projects
• Construction administration and field coordination experience

Why BWBR?

BWBR is a people-first organization with a committed team who works together to transform lives through exceptional environments. We believe in a healthy work culture that promotes growth and learning opportunities in addition to health and wellness beyond the work environment.

BWBR offers a vibrant, professional office setting in downtown Saint Paul. We embrace a flexible, hybrid work approach, but we do encourage our staff to work in our office 2 days/week for the best collaboration and culture experience. We provide a work environment designed to engage, empower, and enhance both those we work for and those we work with.

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