Healthcare Architect

My client is a rapidly growing, employee-owned, full service design firm offering integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning services. Their practice is supported by specialized expertise in commissioning, laboratory planning, community and stakeholder engagement, construction administration, grant assistance, and land development.

The team works on impactful, sustainable, and rewarding projects of varying scales across the United States. They foster a collaborative, team-based culture that values exceptional client service, design excellence, and professional growth. This firm is currently seeking a motivated and proactive Healthcare Architect to join their healthcare design team.

This position is based in either the Kansas City, Missouri office or the Lawrence, Kansas office.

The Healthcare Architect will be responsible for planning, designing, and managing healthcare projects from early programming through project completion. This role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, leadership in design execution, and involvement in business development to support the continued growth of the healthcare market sector.

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare projects from initial programming through construction administration
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external consultants on a variety of healthcare project types, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty care centers, and health education facilities (allied health, health sciences, and research)
• Coordinate work efforts across architecture, engineering, interior design, and other disciplines to ensure cohesive and high-quality project outcomes
• Oversee project documentation and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while actively pursuing new client opportunities
• Support marketing and business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client presentations
• Lead, mentor, and support multi-disciplinary staff with an emphasis on healthcare expertise and professional growth
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to convey design intent and technical requirements
  
  

• Licensed Architect with a minimum of 10 years of professional healthcare design experience
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, codes, and standards, including FGI and NFPA
• EDAC certification preferred, but not required
• Proven business development experience with an established professional network
• Demonstrated ability to grow, lead, and sustain client relationships
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing design teams
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to clearly articulate and present design concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and other design and visualization tools
• Experience overseeing the documentation and delivery of complex healthcare projects
  
  

• Opportunity to expand and lead a strong and growing healthcare market sector
• Collaborative, team-based work environment focused on innovative and impactful design
• Ability to influence sustainable design and energy-use reduction on projects nationwide
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including profit-sharing potential
• Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and leadership growth
• Travel opportunities
• Flexible work hours
• Casual and inclusive work environment
• Physical and mental health and wellness incentives
• Firm-sponsored social and recreational activities, including sports teams

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now!