Architect Specialist Senior

Corewell Health • Southfield, MI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Architect Specialist Senior manages architectural planning for healthcare and workplace environments, including conceptual design, programming, and code analysis. The role also develops architectural design drawings through complete construction documents for certain building, construction, and improvement projects.

This position assesses space needs, develops design alternatives and phasing proposals, and communicates solutions to administrative and project management staff. It manages professional design consultant services and works with internal clients and leadership to develop and approve design concepts. The role may produce design drawings and technical documents using CAD and Revit, conduct field measurements, and create as-built drawings.

Serving as an architectural consultant across departments, the position supports renovation, addition, feasibility, site development, and new construction projects. It coordinates with clients, project managers, contractors, service departments, design firms, and specialty consultants; may act as the owner’s representative during construction administration; and reviews RFIs, shop drawings, agency comments, budgets, schedules, and design documents. The role provides expertise on applicable regulatory codes, including NFPA, FGI, and State of Michigan codes.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Architecture, Design, or equivalent years of education, training, and experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in architectural design or a related field.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.
• Architect license in the State of Michigan.
• Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess space-related issues and needs, develop alternatives, anticipate outcomes, and communicate proposed solutions and phasing to administrative and project management staff.
• Manage professional design consultant services, including directing, coordinating, and reviewing plans, programs, designs, bid documents, drawings, specifications, estimates, and budgets.
• Work with internal client teams and leadership to develop multiple design concepts and lead teams toward approved conceptual designs.
• Produce architectural design drawings, from conceptual designs through construction documents, for building construction and improvement projects as needed.
• Develop architectural documents using CAD and Revit for space programs, preliminary and schematic plans, and outline specifications for materials and equipment.
• Develop detailed drawings for architectural permitting and create technical drawings using CAD and Revit.
• Field-measure areas and create as-built drawings to evaluate proposed design and construction requests.
• Prepare alternate design schemes, project phasing, records, and reports for renovations and new construction.
• Provide architectural consultation to departments, units, and staff on renovation and addition planning, design, and construction, including input on project feasibility.
• Coordinate with clients, design staff, project managers, contractors, and service departments to ensure project services are coordinated.
• Act as liaison to design firms and contractors and manage construction administration as the owner's representative, including responding to RFIs, shop drawings, and agency review comments.
• Review subcontractor shop drawings for technical accuracy and compliance with specifications, contract agreements, and SH standards.
• Collaborate with project managers on project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage architectural, engineering, and specialty consultants; review and approve their studies and design and construction documents for quality control.
• Apply knowledge of regulatory codes and provide technical expertise in developing and reviewing policies and procedures related to NFPA, FGI, and State of Michigan codes.
• Perform other assignments as directed by management, maintain effective working relationships, demonstrate teamwork and integrity, and contribute to a safe work environment while following safety policies and using protective gear when required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior