Healthcare Architect

Guidon Design • Indianapolis, IN

16h

About The Position

Serve as a licensed architect within Guidon’s multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team, with a primary focus on the design and delivery of inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects. This role will provide strong healthcare design and technical expertise throughout all phases of a project, working closely with clients, project teams, engineers, and consultants to develop thoughtful, functional, and high-performing healthcare environments. The Healthcare Architect will lead design conversations, guide multidisciplinary coordination, oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, and help ensure projects meet healthcare-specific codes, regulations, operational needs, and client expectations. This role will also serve as a mentor and technical resource for architectural staff while contributing to the continued growth, knowledge, and advancement of Guidon’s healthcare practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Professional Registration.
• 10+ years of experience in healthcare architecture
• Strong knowledge of healthcare facility design, including codes, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to lead client design meetings.
• Strong experience in designing inpatient and outpatient healthcare projects.
• Ability to put together a high-quality set of construction documents for healthcare buildings.
• Ability to prepare construction documents using Revit.
• A working understanding of computer applications used in a professional design office such as Photoshop, AutoCAD and Sketchup.
• Ability to lead the coordination with outside disciplines to drive design documentation/ solutions.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare facility design, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Firm understanding of FGI Guidelines, Life Safety Codes and CMS Requirements.
• Ability to mentor, provide guidance and be a professional educator for junior architectural staff.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with sustainability practices and LEED or WELL certifications is a plus.
• Knowledge of VA and DoD healthcare projects or experience with government contracts is highly desirable.
• ACHA Board Certified Healthcare Architect is a plus.
• Being familiar with FGI Guidelines and NFPA101 Life Safety Requirements is a plus.
• Experience contributing to industry thought leadership through white papers, articles, research, or other professional publications.
• Experience presenting at healthcare, design, or industry-related conferences, panels, or professional events.
• Active involvement in professional organizations or industry groups that support the advancement of healthcare design and practice.
• Demonstrated interest in staying current on healthcare industry trends, best practices, and emerging approaches.
• Ability to represent the firm externally and contribute to its visibility and credibility within the healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs for new construction and renovation projects in the Science + Technology market.
• Collaborate with project managers to balance scope, schedule, budget, and technical complexity throughout the design process.
• Direct and mentor architects, designers, and consultants in the development of coordinated design solutions.
• Work with the Practice Leader to engage directly with clients, including researchers, lab managers, and operations teams, to validate design intent and functionality.
• Oversee production of high-quality construction documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Coordinate closely with MEP engineers and specialty consultants to resolve complex system interfaces and constraints.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, site visits, and issue resolution for technically complex systems.
• Facilitate coordination within a multidisciplinary project team to achieve design excellence.

What This Job Offers

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