Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

Perkins&Will•Denver, CO

3d•$106,600 - $156,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Senior Project Architect to help grow its Healthcare project sector in the Denver Studio. The role leads all phases of the design process, ensuring that firm and project goals and standards for design excellence, project management, execution, and living design are met. The architect considers technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals, and leads project documentation and production of deliverable drawings and specifications. The position oversees quality control reviews and directs quality assurance in accordance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and design intent. It is accountable for coordination among internal disciplines and external consultants, communicates with clients about technical matters, and oversees regulatory reviews and submissions to authorities having jurisdiction. The role also oversees construction contract administration, contributes to marketing pursuits and proposals, leads collaborative design reviews, and mentors staff. The role requires proficiency with building and zoning codes, energy codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, specifications, construction contract administration, project team management, consultant coordination, and client communication. Software proficiencies include advanced Revit; Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Cloud; visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay; physical modeling tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters; and environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio. Applicants should include a resume, salary requirements, and a compact representative work sample, including a sample set. Applications without a portfolio or work sample will not be considered. The posted annual salary range is $106,600–$156,700, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Architectural license.
LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) within six months of hire.
Professional proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; and client communication.
Advanced Revit proficiency.
Proficiency with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including presentation skills using InDesign and Photoshop.
Proficiency with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay.
Proficiency with physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Proficiency with environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the design process in accordance with firm and project goals and standards for design, project management, execution, and living design.
Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals.
Lead and participate in project documentation development and production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Oversee quality control reviews at each project phase for compliance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and design intent.
Direct project quality assurance and ensure adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Coordinate effectively among internal disciplines and external consultants.
Communicate with clients about project technical matters.
Oversee project regulatory reviews, including building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions to authorities having jurisdiction.
Ensure effective and efficient team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Lead collaborative teams in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrate effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration to support strong team performance.
Mentor staff and oversee assignments.