What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ARCHITECT - Healthcare (NE) position at BWBR Architects, Inc.?
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BWBR is seeking a Senior Architect with demonstrated healthcare experience to lead the planning, design and delivery of complex healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate understands the unique regulatory, clinical and operational demands of healthcare environments and can translate them into thoughtful, compliant and efficient design solutions. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role across all phases of projects, from programming and schematic design through construction administration, while collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
* Lead architectural design and technical execution for healthcare projects, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical offices, and specialty care facilities. Behavioral health experience a plus.
* Lead client meetings, presentations and design reviews and respond to feedback to ensure the design progression according to the project schedule. Ensure requirements are communicated to the full project team.
* Collaborate with BWBR's internal team as well as external consultants on all aspects of the building design.
* Ensure compliance with healthcare-specific codes and standards (e.g., FGI Guidelines, local and state health codes, ADA, life safety).
* Prepare documents and perform Quality Assurance reviews of project documentation at major project milestones.
* Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to a collaborative and productive environment.
* Participate in marketing or other activities as needed.
Qualifications:
* Licensed Architect in the State of Nebraska.
* 10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated experience with medical projects.
* Proficient in Revit for all phases of design and documentation.
* Strong understanding of planning and design plus technical building requirements.
* Solid knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and life-safety requirements.
* Excellent listening, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks and work effectively in a team-based environment.
* Experience with other markets such as higher education, science and technology, or government facilities a plus.
* Familiarity with sustainability strategies, high-performance building design, or LEED projects.
* Construction administration and field coordination experience.
Why BWBR?
BWBR is a people-first organization with a committed team who works together to transform lives through exceptional environments. We believe in a healthy work culture that promotes growth and learning opportunities in addition to health and wellness beyond the work environment.
BWBR offers a vibrant, professional office setting in the Blackstone District, but we also embrace a flexible, hybrid work approach. We provide a work environment designed to engage, empower, and enhance both those we work for and those we work with.
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