Architect

JRJ Architects•Portland, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

JRJ Architects is seeking a Healthcare Architect for full-time, in-person work at its Portland, Oregon metro area office. The role supports the firm’s healthcare architecture practice by providing high-quality client service and helping the team respond to future demands and opportunities. The architect develops and coordinates designs for assigned projects from design through construction, ensuring that client needs, applicable codes and standards, budgets, and schedules are addressed. The position also involves project coordination, client and consultant communication, construction-phase work, and support for marketing and business development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
At least 5 years of professional architecture experience designing commercial-use buildings.
Excellent understanding of architectural principles and best practices, including the ability to research and stay current with industry developments and trends.
Knowledge of building regulations and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations.
Visual awareness and attention to detail.
Excellent drawing and design skills.
Experience establishing, growing, and developing client relationships.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Project management skills, including the ability to create, monitor, and adhere to project schedules.
Ability to work efficiently, switch priorities, and manage tasks for multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under deadlines.
Ability to ensure work and activities are fiscally responsible and meet budget requirements.
Effective, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, clients, consultants, construction agencies, general contractors, users, authorities having jurisdiction, and other business partners.
Positive attitude toward work assignments, teamwork, and company goals.
Proficiency and efficiency with AutoCAD/Revit and other industry-standard design software.
Proficiency with standard office procedures, software, and communications technology.

Nice To Haves

Professional architectural licensure.
Regional healthcare architecture experience.
Knowledge of FGI and NFPA.
Team management and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a team from design through construction.

Responsibilities

Research, plan, and create high-quality, functional designs by hand and using AutoCAD/Revit for assigned building projects.
Produce professional-quality conceptual plans, renderings, and associated documents.
Collaborate with project teams to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing designs that meet client needs.
Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for client review and approval.
Assist with research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
Troubleshoot project issues and develop solutions with the design team.
Oversee red-line changes and document revisions as necessary.
Write and present reports, proposals, transmittals, and permits.
Conduct site visits and document conditions and progress during design and construction.
Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards.
Interface with code-enforcing agencies and construction officials during permitting and construction.
Coordinate with consultants, construction agencies, general contractors, users, and authorities having jurisdiction to help complete projects within established budgets and timeframes.
Process submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction as needed.
Maintain project-phase records in accordance with firm and industry standards.
Ensure project activities meet budget requirements, schedules, and deadlines.
Participate in marketing efforts, proposals, presentations, and new-client interviews as needed.