Healthcare Architect / Studio Practice Leader

Ae7; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Senior Architect to lead its Healthcare Market Sector in Pittsburgh. This role involves developing client relationships, managing project proposals, and recruiting qualified candidates. With a focus on healthcare and wellness design, the ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in the field, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the growth of the healthcare studio while ensuring high standards in project delivery.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in architecture with a focus on healthcare and wellness projects.
• Knowledge of FGI guidelines and/or other healthcare governing authority guidelines.
• LEED / Well Building / Passive House certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts in the healthcare sector.
• Maintain relationships with clients and document project proposals.
• Develop and manage staffing for project scopes and deadlines.

Skills

Lead Design and Programming

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Job description

AE7 Pittsburgh and/or Jacksonville office is looking for a Senior Architect(s) to lead, develop, manage and grow our Healthcare Market Sector. Candidates should have focused a majority of their career in the healthcare and Wellness realm and have a variety of experience with these projects, healthcare systems and clients. Candidates should be able to lead business development efforts, secure project work and manage staffing to achieve project scopes and deadlines.

Overall Goals of the Position:

• Establish the firm as a domestic leader in the Healthcare and Wellness Market Sector
• Help to facilitate and secure Healthcare / Wellness related projects throughout the firm
• Develop a thriving and stable healthcare studio

General Responsibilities:

• To establish, cultivate and maintain good healthy relationships with potential and active clients
• To acknowledge, document, respond and organize project proposal documents and presentations for upcoming RFP’s and client Interviews
• Work with AE7’s marketing / graphics department to prepare relevant marketing materials, maintain up-to-date project data for AE7’s database and website
• To Attend RFP’s query sessions and client Interviews, as the introductory face / Healthcare market sector leader of AE7
• To formulate and prepare project proposals which would define AE7’s role / scope of work and fee structures
• Create and maintain a client list, Identifying key clients
• Reconnect with clients on Annual / Biannual / as needed basis. Participate and assist with content marketing
• Explore alternate revenue generating strategies for AE7
• Recruit, interview and make recommendations on qualified candidates to join AE7 to accomplish the scope of work noted
• Help to develop standards, office procedures, QA/QC methods, etc. that would pertain to the Healthcare market sector
• Travel as needed to accomplish the above tasks

Business Development Responsibilities:

• Establish business development approach for pursuing health and medical related opportunities
• Coordinate with AE7 staff on making calls and reaching out to existing clients and new clients
• Reach out to past clients let them know where you are and make introductions
• Develop a team for hospital/healthcare pursuits with existing staffing or new hires
• Cultivate existing staff into healthcare teams with the needed knowledge to execute projects
• Work with staff to develop expertise and making presentations at appropriate trade organizations, and other appropriate venues
• Participate in speaking engagements

Qualities & Skills Required:

• Lead Design and Programming efforts for health-related projects
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in architecture / architecture interiors with a main focus of your career in the healthcare / wellness industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Strong knowledge FGI guidelines and/or other healthcare governing authority guidelines
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficientlyStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Assist other AE7 international offices to secure healthcare & wellness related work
• LEED / Well Building / Passive House certification
• Member of healthcare related organizations

Qualified candidates should electronically submit a resume and portfolio to [e-mail] with the job title of "Healthcare Architect / Studio Practice Leader"in the Subject line. All candidate submissions should be in PDF format (under 10MB) with applicant’s name in the filename. To learn more about AE7 please visit www.ae7.com