Senior Healthcare Architect

Tandem Engineering•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

The position of Senior Healthcare Architect is responsible for leading architectural design on complex healthcare projects including hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, and medical office buildings. This role involves planning, developing, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting architectural work on moderate to large-scale projects, executing components of large projects or managing multiple projects with complex features. The Senior Healthcare Architect will manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance, developing and overseeing design concepts, space programming, and planning strategies. They will lead the preparation and review of drawings, specifications, and construction documents, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards (FGI, NFPA, ADA, and local/state regulations). This role requires coordination with multidisciplinary teams, acting as a discipline lead, and supervising/reviewing the work of other architectural staff and consultants. Mentorship, leadership, technical guidance, and quality control are key aspects, as is providing technical support during construction and supporting business development through client interaction and proposal development. The position requires minimal supervision, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and participation in team meetings and client presentations.

Requirements

Licensed Architect (RA) required (State of Michigan or ability to obtain)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field
10+ years of experience, with a strong focus on healthcare architecture
Demonstrated experience working in a consulting architecture/engineering environment
Experience working in a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated design solutions
Strong knowledge of healthcare planning, codes, and regulatory requirements
Proficiency in Revit/BIM and related design tools
Demonstrated planning, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and related programs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Michigan healthcare systems or academic medical centers
Familiarity with state approvals and healthcare compliance processes
Experience working on active or occupied healthcare facilities

Responsibilities

Leads architectural design on complex healthcare projects including hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, and medical office buildings
Plans, develops, schedules, coordinates, and conducts phases of architectural work on moderate to large-scale projects
Executes components of large projects or manages multiple projects with complex features
Manages project scope, budgets, schedules, and overall performance
Develops and oversees design concepts, space programming, and planning strategies
Leads preparation and review of drawings, specifications, and construction documents
Ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards including FGI, NFPA, ADA, and local/state regulations
Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions
Acts as a discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects and supports overall project coordination
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of architects, designers, CAD technicians, and consultants
Provides mentorship, leadership, and technical guidance to intermediate and junior staff
Conducts quality control (QA/QC) reviews to ensure technical accuracy and consistency
Provides technical support during construction, including site visits, RFIs, submittals, and issue resolution
Supports business development through technical input, proposal development, and client interaction
Maintains strong client relationships and contributes to project success and repeat business
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables across concurrent projects
Participates in team meetings, client presentations, and project reviews as required
All other duties as assigned.