Project Architect V - Healthcare

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Architect V specializing in healthcare projects. This pivotal role involves leading complex projects, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering collaboration across disciplines. The successful candidate will manage project timelines, engage with quality leaders, and integrate sustainable design goals into holistic solutions. With a commitment to Living-Centered Design, this firm values client satisfaction and promotes equity and inclusion in the workplace. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off

Flex-Time Summer Hours

Remote Work Options

401k Plan

Employee Perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in architecture with a focus on healthcare projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team through all technical and production aspects from pre-design to completion.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial and contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Construction Documentation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Revit

Bluebeam

Building Codes Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

Join to apply for the Project Architect V - Healthcare role at CannonDesign.

If you think your skills, experience, and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be a high-level specialist performing in a Project Architect role, responsible for leading the development of all technical aspects and content for large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects. This includes coordinating work across disciplines to ensure integrated deliverables and verifying compliance through team collaboration.

Here's What You'll Do

• Manage the critical path process to lead the project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion.
• Lead engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support.
• Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work, translating them into our instruments of service.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans, deliverable schedules, and ensure financial and contractual obligations are met.
• Participate in and contribute to the Project Risk Assessment process, proactively identifying, communicating, mitigating, and resolving project-related issues.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in developing Project Quality Plans, managing project quality, milestone reviews, and technical charettes.
• Review and lead the execution of documentation strategies for each project phase.
• Collaborate with the Project Design Lead to align design aspirations with client goals, budgets, schedules, and team efforts.
• Lead the translation of design intent through technical documentation and construction phases.
• Integrate building performance and sustainable design goals into holistic solutions.
• Monitor project documentation for compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist in Life Safety, Building, and Energy Code analysis and compliance.
• Coordinate disciplines to ensure alignment with the architectural design intent.
• Collaborate with the Model Manager to ensure quality in model processes and content.
• Lead the alignment of contract documentation, verifying content with the Project Specification Writer.
• Oversee Construction Administration responsibilities, including RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor, train, and direct project team members, focusing on quality and process standards.
• Meet established utilization targets and support office quality efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience, including 5 years in construction documentation on institutional or commercial projects and at least 3 years in construction administration on large projects.
• Experience on Healthcare projects is required.
• Experience on large, complex projects.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.
• CDT and LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong focus on quality, knowledge of building codes, and business acumen.
• Excellent client leadership and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff, with advanced discipline knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and construction management software.

The salary range for this position in the Chicago office is $100,060 to $136,223 annually. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options, a 401k plan, and employee perks. For more details, visit our benefits page.

About Our Firm

CannonDesign is a practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge to create solutions that address major societal challenges. We are committed to Living-Centered Design, aiming to improve and reshape the world positively.

About Working Here

• We strive for client adoration through exceptional service.
• We promote equity, diversity, and inclusion via our DEI initiatives.
• We value open communication and transparency.

Please apply only through our company Careers site. Beware of scams on other platforms. Include your resume and portfolio with your application.

All employees must complete mandatory training and adhere to policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age, disability, and other protected categories.