Senior Architect

Professional Search Advisors; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Senior Architect with 8–15 years of experience specializing in healthcare facility design. The candidate will lead planning and design for healthcare projects, ensuring that all architectural solutions comply with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, significant healthcare design experience, and proficiency in Revit. Excellent communication skills are also necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of professional architectural experience.
• Significant healthcare design experience (inpatient and/or outpatient).
• Strong working knowledge of ACHA guidelines and healthcare planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the planning and design of healthcare projects.
• Produce and oversee schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Mentor junior architectural staff and contribute to project team leadership.

Skills

Healthcare design experience

ACHA design principles

Revit proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Architect with 8–15 years of experience specializing in healthcare facility design. This role is ideal for an architect who has a deep understanding of healthcare planning, regulatory requirements, and the design standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, designing, and delivering complex healthcare projects while collaborating closely with internal teams, consultants, and healthcare clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the planning and design of healthcare projects including hospitals, inpatient facilities, outpatient clinics, and medical office buildings
• Apply ACHA design principles and best practices to ensure efficient, safe, and patient-centered environments
• Develop architectural solutions that comply with healthcare regulations, codes, and guidelines (FGI, IBC, ADA, local AHJ requirements)
• Produce and oversee schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Coordinate with engineering consultants (MEP, structural, medical equipment planners, etc.)
• Participate in client meetings, programming sessions, and stakeholder workshops
• Support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals
• Mentor junior architectural staff and contribute to project team leadership
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 8–15 years of professional architectural experience
• Significant healthcare design experience (inpatient and/or outpatient)
• Strong working knowledge of ACHA guidelines and healthcare planning principles
• Experience with FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities
• Proficiency in Revit (required); AutoCAD and BIM coordination experience preferred
• Strong understanding of building codes, life safety, and healthcare-specific regulations
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (RA) or actively pursuing licensure
• Experience leading healthcare projects through construction
• Familiarity with Lean healthcare design, evidence-based design, or sustainable healthcare practices