Lead Project Architect

Description: The Role in Brief Array is seeking a Lead Project Architect to join us as we continue to set the standard for excellence in healthcare design. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, design sensitive, and has excellent organizational and communication skills. The Project Architect should possess the ability to work as an integral part of a project team, ensuring the translation of design intent into construction documentation. Specific Responsibilities Responsible for technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project. Assists in planning and conducting work making minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing set(s). Monitors the design process from conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design idea is consistent and well executed. Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features and possible solutions and independently performs assignments. May devise new approaches to problems encountered and discuss same with project manager. Sets the overall strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work, including defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model (BIM) or other 3D model. Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary. Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards. May participate in business development meetings with team leaders to target specified project, client or market opportunities. Performs as Team Leader on certain projects. May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models for client/project team review. Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Architecture required, Master's degree preferred. 5-10 years experience. Healthcare experience preferred. LEED Green Associate Accreditation required (within twelve months of employment); LEED AP preferred. Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness. Knowledge of architectural building systems. Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines. Knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents. Proficiency in Revit. Experience spec writing in e-spec. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred. Strong communication skills Ability to work in team environment Array offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, paid time-off and flex-time options. About Array Array is a best practices firm that uses a combination of continuous improvement, consulting and technology to improve the performance of our health care clients. With 5 offices nationally, Array forges and finds the best innovative ideas and proven practices to provide differentiating value in our service and technology offerings. Array is a design centric firm with a 35-year history of providing “...remarkable, strategy-driven, business-justified solutions for our Healthcare clients.” We are a team of architects, designers, consultants and technologists with unique backgrounds, but we all have one thing in common – we share a fervent desire to use our expertise and knowledge to design solutions that will help people in moments that matter most. This focus makes us leaders in our field. Together, we discover innovative solutions for and with our clients. It is our four decades of specialization in the healthcare industry that allows for effective communication, collaboration, and precision in the complex, changing world of healthcare. Our distinctive corporate culture is based upon our values and principles. While we award, promote, and praise based on individual performance, capabilities, and ambition, we absolutely emphasize and celebrate team achievements and success. We provide ways for staff to share their time, talent, and passions in the community. We reward innovation and foster a collaborative environment. We have a performance-driven staff and peers that challenge one another in the workplace. We want free-thinkers, agile speakers, witty writers, and team players to join the firm – at Array, your ideas are heard and your contributions matter. Our Vision Array will be the leading nationally recognized source of healthcare advisory and design services by equipping the country's healthcare providers with holistic solutions that drive sustainable success for our client organizations as well as for our own people. We hire talent that will help us achieve this vision. Our Culture & Values We have a unique culture where employees are empowered and encouraged to create value for themselves and our clients. These values are: Collaboration – Respect the power of multiple perspectives Innovation – Pursue a better way by leveraging experience and inquisitive exploration Design Excellence – In life’s smallest and largest challenges, Design maters Empathy – Valuing other’s points of view affords empathetic, well informed responses Passion – Thrive and flourish both personally and professionally Process excellence – Achieving excellence in all that we do Benefits Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, Array offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, for employee & dependents 401(k) retirement plan with company match Quarterly bonus program 15+ days paid time off and 7 paid company holidays Flexible work schedules Parental Leave Dynamic growth opportunities with merit-based promotion philosophy Array is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Industry Hospital & Health Care Technology Employment Type Full-time