Healthcare Facilities Architect & Project Leader

Cherokee Federal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) seeks a Facilities Healthcare Architect to design hospital facilities within funding constraints and manage projects from initiation to completion under NAVFAC SW and UFC standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of healthcare facility experience, with proficiency in DMLSS and CAFM software, plus strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Medical/dental/vision benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Architectural, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience with facility maintenance programs or construction projects related to medical facilities.
• Proficient in computer-based data and project management systems, including DMLSS.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Internet applications.
• Experience with or ability to learn CAFM software within 6 months.
• Ability to prepare scopes of work and basic cost estimates in line with accepted engineering standards.
• Experience working with construction or central plant projects within military or civilian hospital environments, with direct interaction with clinical departments.
• Knowledge and experience in medical equipment installations in healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with hospital-related building and engineering systems and their operation.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Design within funding limitations per FAR clauses in this contract.
• Perform field investigation and identify a potential new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) building location to support the BESS System.
• Develop a detailed RFP document to provide requirements for the new PV System locations, connectivity, integration and controls.
• Perform site investigation to assess and identify the potential target site location for the BESS system.
• Acquire and implement all control systems in accordance with UFC 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems and NAVFAC SW standards.
• Design and implement facility projects such as LED lighting upgrades and central utility plant optimizations.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage space utilization, facility modification, and equipment installation projects from initiation through completion.
• Perform design reviews, validate cost estimates, and manage project schedules for timely execution.
• Prepare scopes of work and rough order-of-magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for proposed facility projects.
• Provide technical review of contractor and equipment vendor proposals to ensure alignment with specs and standards.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, end users, and stakeholders to identify space modification and installation requirements.
• Communicate with project stakeholders to validate requirements, confirm scope, and resolve concerns throughout the lifecycle.
• Review hospital codes, healthcare facility standards, and industry guidelines in developing engineering solutions.
• Lead or chair customer update meetings and represent the Facilities Department professionally.
• Understand environmental and safety regulations, including infection control and PPE requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DMLSS

Microsoft Office

CAFM software

Job description

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) seeks a Facilities Healthcare Architect to design hospital facilities within funding constraints and manage projects from initiation to completion under NAVFAC SW and UFC standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of healthcare facility experience, with proficiency in DMLSS and CAFM software, plus strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. Medical/dental/vision benefits apply.