Healthcare Project Architect (Remote) | Lead Designer & PM

McMillan Pazdan Smith; Knoxville (TN); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Project Architect for healthcare projects in Knoxville with an emphasis on leading design development, coordination, and construction administration. The role requires licensing, extensive CAD/BIM experience, and strong client collaboration within a fully remote Knoxville location.

You will guide design teams, ensure code compliance, and contribute to proposals and budget planning, while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent
• Registered as a licensed architect
• Eight (8) years combined experience as an intern architect and/or architect
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
• Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Architect.
• Take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction.
• Apply sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in a broad array of assignments and related fields.
• Act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities.
• Use advanced techniques and modify/extend theories, precepts, and practices.
• Assist with budget management.
• Work directly with client and/or user group to develop schematic design concepts and programming studies.
• Observe architectural features of structures in the field.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
• Write specifications as assigned.
• Conduct code research and analysis and review with various agencies for approval.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and/or clients.
• Prepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projections.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce construction documents, revisions, and addenda.
• Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
• Provide architectural production support as required.
• Produce work involving a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Registered as a licensed architect

Eight (8) years combined experience

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to provide clear direction

Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Master of Architecture

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD software

Autodesk Revit

Planifi Project Analyzer

Newforma Project Center

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Project Architect for healthcare projects in Knoxville with an emphasis on leading design development, coordination, and construction administration. The role requires licensing, extensive CAD/BIM experience, and strong client collaboration within a fully remote Knoxville location.

You will guide design teams, ensure code compliance, and contribute to proposals and budget planning, while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery across complex projects.