Healthcare Design Professional II

Goodwyn Mills Cawood Llc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a Healthcare Design Professional II for our New Orleans, LA office to support design and construction through all phases, collaborating with architects, engineers, clients, and consultants.

The role develops traditional architectural practice, focusing on conceptual design, planning, and documentation, with fieldwork opportunities and mentorship from senior staff; travel up to ~10% expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 3–8 years of experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must be able to perform travel and have a valid driver's license.
• Local to GMC office.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes CAD/BIM tools to prepare technical drawings and working documents.
• Transforms rough designs into working drawings in Revit.
• Reviews drawings for accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Maintains deadlines and coordinates with team to complete projects on time.
• Assists in client presentations and visual materials.
• Supports permit applications and project documentation.
• Participates in site visits and reviews shop drawings for compliance.
• Performs additional duties to support project needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Local to GMC office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

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Full Time New Orleans, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 763409

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

GMC Healthcare Community is growing and has an opening for a Healthcare Design Professional IIto assist with impactful projects with our New Orleans, LA office . In this role, you will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, clients, and consultants to support technical execution and deliver successful projects through all phases of design and construction. You’ll play an important role in translating project vision into thoughtful, functional, and high-quality design solutions while helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client goals.

The Healthcare Design Professional II position is a degreed, non-licensed architecture professional developing expertise in conventional aspects of architectural practice. This role supports the design team by executing assignments on projects of small to moderate size and complexity, contributing to conceptual design, planning, programming, and other project-related activities with appropriate level of support. While primarily office-based, the position may involve fieldwork as required to support project objectives, providing opportunities to further develop technical skills and professional knowledge under the guidance of senior staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

TECHNICAL

• Utilizes a strong understanding of computer-aided design (BIM) software, including Revit, along with established techniques, standards, and tools to support the preparation of technical drawings.
• Transforms and develops initial rough preliminary designs into working documents utilizing Revit.
• Reviews drawings and documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Maintains deadlines, goals, and production standards set by the department. Coordinates and consults with team members to complete projects on time.
• Assists in the development of client presentations and visual materials.
• Applies standard methods to routine tasks while developing professional judgment and understanding of ethical responsibilities.
• Conducts code and product research, prepares as-built drawings, and supports permit applications and project documentation.
• Assists in preparing meeting agendas, documenting notes, and responding to contractor RFIs.
• Reviews shop drawings for compliance and conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs.

COLLABORATION

• Collaborates with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final working drawings
• Communicates effectively with team members regarding project planning, meetings, schedules, and deadlines.
• Collaborates with team members to expand industry knowledge and professional expertise.
• Actively seeks learning opportunities from both peers and leaders to enhance technical knowledge and skills
• Collaborates across disciplines and office locations to leverage the firm’s collective expertise.

AREA OF FOCUS

• Completion of NCARB experience hours in support of architectural licensure.
• Strong understanding of building details and construction document development.
• Advancement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) review processes.
• Introduction to GMC Learning Communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited architectural program.
• 3-8 years of experience, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Revit.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop technical and professional skills.
• Must be able to perform work-related travel and have a valid driver’s license
• Must be local to GMC office

TRAVEL EXPECTATION

• Approximately 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires work to be performed in an office environment and in the field.
• Work done in the field may consist of exposure to various types of weather and temperatures. You may also be exposed to pollutants, chemicals, insects, and possibly water-borne pathogens, Employees are required to wear appropriate protective clothing and gear when performing fieldwork.
• Office work may consist of prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Movements such as bending, twisting, crouching, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the GMC Architecture Community

The GMC Architecture Practice is a community of knowledgeable planning and design professionals that operate with a collaborative, client-focused approach. By bringing together diverse expertise across multiple offices, we build teams to best support each individual project and client. From system-wide master planning to medical equipment replacements and working in complex acute care environments to the evolving outpatient setting, we will assemble a team with the right experience to deliver exceptional projects.