Project Architect, Healthcare

We have an opening for a Project Architect, Healthcare This role can be based in the following cities:

• Phoenix

About Healthcare at DLR Group

At the center of DLR Group’s Healthcare practice is an individual - be it a patient, caregiver, instructor, or student. Our design extends beyond the building to consider the emotional, mental, and social well-being of its inhabitants. DLR Group designers are conscious that there are practical and aesthetic issues that must be mediated in healthcare facility planning and design. We leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver evidence-based solutions that support the unique needs of our clients, all the while rooting our practice in one core idea: empathy.

Position Summary

As a key contributor to our design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development of projects. You will coordinate all aspects of project documentation and delivery, working closely with our integrated design team to produce high-quality work while ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and work plans.  As part of our integrated design team, you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will partner directly with the Project Manager to ensure the financial health of the project, the quality of project documents, claim prevention, team collaboration, and communication. Additionally, you will lead the cross-functional design disciplines in developing technical solutions. 

Our Phoenix studio is experiencing exciting growth, creating opportunities to work on purposeful, design-driven projects alongside a passionate and collaborative team. Here, you’ll be empowered to shape meaningful work, build strong relationships, and take your career to the next level in a studio that values creativity, impact, and people. We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and enthusiastic about great design with great people. We are seeking an architect who is a team player and embodies integrity, intelligence, curiosity, and critical thinking. The right candidate will be a well-rounded design professional who is actively involved in all phases of design across a wide variety of project types, scales, and locations.  

What you will do:

• Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring high standards of design excellence.
• Coordinate project drawings, specifications, and documentation with the project team, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget.
• Lead collaboration within project teams, generating innovative design ideas and solutions.
• Apply advanced architectural concepts to projects, including complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques.
• Integrate QA/QC procedures and practice standards into project deliverables, resolving any issues.
• Ensure BIM standards are applied and coordinate with the Project Manager and BIM Manager.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Meet project deliverable deadlines and manage time effectively to maintain project schedules and work plans.
• Participate in client presentations and contribute to successful project outcomes 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Graduate degree not required unless mandated by local licensure regulations) 
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in architecture 
• Professional licensure required; LEED AP and other certifications preferred but not required 
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rendering Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Suite 
• Competent in technical design, with the ability to investigate, evaluate, and recommend solutions that meet client needs 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to multitask and maintain quality standards 
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD) or design-build delivery models.
• Working knowledge of FGI Guidelines, IBC, and local healthcare codes and AHJs.
• Familiarity with Lean practices such as Target Value Design or Choosing By Advantages.
• ACHA Certification or active pursuit is a plus.
• Experience with rural hospitals, cancer centers, urgent care centers, or specialty clinics.