What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Architect position at Shive Hattery Group, Inc.?
Description
Description
Shive-Hattery is seeking a Healthcare Architect to join our growing Healthcare Practice Area to work directly with healthcare clients and multi-disciplined design teams on projects of all scales. This role is ideal for an architect who is passionate about healthcare environments, values collaboration with clients and clinicians, and is motivated to shape projects that improve patient care, staff efficiency, and long-term operational success. This role supports business development by maintaining strong relationships with clients, design partners, and contractors, and collaborating with our creative strategy team to craft project proposals. The position would also include assisting with project management to develop the project plan, structure the team and assignments, and ensure deliverables.
What sets this role apart?
- Opportunity to work on high-impact healthcare projects across Iowa and the Midwest, including community hospitals, academic medical centers, and specialty care facilities
- Strong emphasis on developing client relationships and long-term partnerships
- A collaborative culture that values professional growth, leadership development, and work-life integration
- The ability to influence how healthcare architecture is practiced within the firm and region
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and contribute to all phases of healthcare projects, including programming, planning, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
- Serve as a client-facing leader, participating in and often leading user group meetings, stakeholder workshops, and design presentations
- Translate clinical and operational needs into clear, functional, and buildable architectural solutions
- Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of architecture, engineering, and interior design
- Apply strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and codes (FGI Guidelines, IBC, accessibility standards) to support compliant, safe, and efficient facilities
- Lead or support Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews to maintain high standards of accuracy, constructability, and design intent
- Mentor and support less-experienced staff, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
- Contribute to proposal development, interviews, and client pursuits as part of growing Shive-Hattery’s healthcare practice
Requirements
- B.Arch., M.Arch, Interior Design or equivalent degree
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated experience in healthcare planning and design (acute care, outpatient, or specialty facilities)
- Licensure is required
- Advanced professional accreditation preferred (ie: EDAC, WELL AP, CHID, ACHA)
- Strong understanding of healthcare codes, regulations, and operational workflows
- Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and healthcare documentation standards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage clinicians, administrators, and project teams
- Interest in mentoring, leadership, and advancing the quality of healthcare design
*Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration. If unable to submit your portfolio due to size constrains, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter.
Why Shive-Hattery?
You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 600 person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients to Design What Matters to make the world a better place. Our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration, and you’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.
Benefit Highlights
- Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
- FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
- 8 Paid Holidays PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
- Overtime Bonus
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- First Time License Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
- …And Many More!
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
- At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.