Architect - Health Market

Gresham Smith•Birmingham, AL

12d

About The Position

Gresham Smith is seeking an Architect with a focus on the Health Market. The role involves leading the delivery of small to medium-sized healthcare projects, supporting larger projects, and directing consultant and technical teams. The architect will collaborate with Project Executives and Managers to create and oversee production timelines, manage the work of production staff and consultants, and ensure adherence to standards and QA/QC processes. Responsibilities include supervising code analysis, verifying zoning requirements, facilitating design discussions, developing client presentations, conducting product research, attending site visits, reviewing submittals, and supporting field observations and agency reviews. The position also emphasizes professional development through mentorship and promoting a positive team atmosphere, while advocating for design excellence and integrating sustainable practices.

Requirements

5-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited University program.
Minimum of 8 years of job-related experience; Healthcare experience is preferred.
Architecture License required.
Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD required.
Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities and communication styles and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, building codes, and Quality Control skills.
Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Rhino, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Lumion, Enscape, and/or other 3D rendering software programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of small to medium size healthcare projects.
Support project teams on large projects.
Direct consultant and technical teams to ensure successful execution of project design and deliverables.
Work alongside the Project Executive and Project Manager to create and oversee production timelines, clearly defining and meeting deadlines.
Prepare, review, and coordinate deliverables, by managing the work of production staff and consultants, in accordance with our standards and in adherence to our QA/QC processes.
Supervise code analysis and verify zoning requirements.
Facilitate design discussions, internally and externally, and lead collaborative work sessions with consultants.
Develop and present client presentations.
Conduct product research and assist the team in selecting appropriate materials and systems.
Attend site visits, field reviews, and project meetings and document relevant information.
Review submittments, support, and/or lead field observations and agency reviews.
Focus on the professional development of staff through mentorship.
Promote a positive team atmosphere.
Advocate for the firm’s principles of design excellence by integrating sustainable practices.