Architect Specialist Senior

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Architect Specialist manages and coordinates architectural planning for healthcare and workplace environments, including conceptual design, programming, and code analysis. The role develops and reviews designs and construction documents for renovations, additions, and new construction, and may produce architectural drawings from concepts through complete construction documents. It serves as an architectural consultant to internal departments and works with clients, project managers, design staff, contractors, and service departments to coordinate project delivery. The position also manages design consultants and construction administration, contributes to project budgeting and scheduling, and provides technical expertise on applicable regulatory codes.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assess space-related issues and needs, develop alternatives, and anticipate the outcomes of proposed solutions.
• Communicate proposed space solutions and related phasing to administrative and project management staff for review and approval.
• Manage professional design consultant services, including direction, coordination, and review of plans, programs, designs, bid documents, specifications, estimates, and budgets.
• Work with internal client teams and leadership to develop programming and design solutions, create multiple concepts, and lead teams toward an approved conceptual design.
• Produce architectural design drawings, when needed, from conceptual designs through construction documents.
• Develop architectural documents using CAD and Revit for space programs, preliminary and schematic plans, and material and equipment specifications.
• Prepare detailed drawings for architectural permitting and develop technical drawings using CAD and Revit.
• Field-measure areas and create as-built drawings to evaluate design and construction requests.
• Prepare alternate design schemes, project phasing, records, and reports for renovations and new construction.
• Provide architectural consultation to departments and staff regarding renovation, addition, planning, design, and construction needs.
• Provide input on the feasibility of proposed construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with clients, design staff, project managers, contractors, and service departments to coordinate project services.
• Act as liaison to design firms and contractors on renovation and construction projects.
• Manage construction administration as the owner's representative, including responses 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 budgets and schedules.
• Manage architectural and engineering consultants in creating and implementing design plans.
• Review and approve consultant and specialty consultant work, including 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 Michigan regulations.
• Perform assignments as directed by management, maintain effective working relationships, demonstrate teamwork and integrity, and contribute to a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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