Project Architect - Healthcare

Perkins&Will; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Minneapolis seeks a Project Architect with 8–10+ years of experience leading healthcare and medical education projects. You will coordinate internal disciplines, manage design development and construction documentation, and ensure code compliance and client communication.

The role requires architectural licensure, LEED or Living Design accreditation, and mastery of BIM and documentation tools. Competitive salary and benefits reflect a leading design firm.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience leading healthcare and medical education projects.
• Licensed architect with accreditation in Living Design or related fields.
• Proficient in project documentation, QA/QC and coordination across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination among architecture, interiors, landscape and external consultants.
• Oversee design development, documentation, and production of drawings and specs.
• Manage QA/QC, reviews, and responses to RFI/submittals during construction.
• Communicate technical matters with clients and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Mentor staff and contribute to project marketing and interviews.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and Perkins&Will standards.

Skills

Building, zoning, energy and zoning?

Site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Specifications

Construction contract administration

Project team organization and管理

Consultant coordination

Construction techniques, systemAssembl

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline

Professional Accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP etc)

Architectural license

LEED GA within 6 months

Tools

Advanced Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop)

Enscape, Lumion, VRay

3D Printing, Laser cutting

Pollination Ladybug, Climate Studio

Job description

• Contract documents
• Consultant coordination
• Architectural license

Common and Baseline Responsibilities as a Project Architect

• Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.
• Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
• Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project team organization and management
• Consultant coordination
• Construction techniques, system assemblies and material selection
• Client communication

Software

• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
• Microsoft Office and 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Requirements

To join us, you should have: 8–10+ years of experience, with a proven track record of leading significant healthcare and medical education projects.

Salary and Benefit Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $89,500 and $119,200.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas.

By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."

• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy.

The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.