Senior Health Project Planning Lead & SME

CannonDesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a senior architect/health-project SME to lead complex programs, mentor teams, and collaborate with owners and designers. You will drive planning, documentation, and sustainable design while guiding less experienced staff and sustaining key client relationships.

The role emphasizes 80% billable time, 10% marketing, and active participation in marketing pursuits. Licensure preferred; US practice required; Revit/BIM experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience required.
• Must have previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on projects ranging from large, complex, or multiple projects for the health market.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline.
• Must possess strong business acumen.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lead less experienced team members.
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Lead internal Subject Matter Expert Teams
• Publish or Present at least one time per year
• Participate in marketing pursuits totaling $1M-$2M per year in Net Signed Fees
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Lead user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Lead the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Lead the development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Develop project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• 80% Billable time and 10% Marketing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mentoring

Project leadership

Business acumen

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CannonDesign is seeking a senior architect/health-project SME to lead complex programs, mentor teams, and collaborate with owners and designers. You will drive planning, documentation, and sustainable design while guiding less experienced staff and sustaining key client relationships.

The role emphasizes 80% billable time, 10% marketing, and active participation in marketing pursuits. Licensure preferred; US practice required; Revit/BIM experience is essential.