Healthcare Architect - Construction Administration

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The role at a glance:

NBBJ Charlotte is seeking a Healthcare Architect with demonstrated Construction Administration experience delivering acute-care facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to be an integrated member of a project team in the field, with responsibilities to direct and deliver the project’s design. Experience involving the design and construction of healthcare facilities, such as operating rooms, imaging suites and other types of clinical spaces is required.

In your new role, you will:

• Work closely with the project team, including the Owner’s Project Manager, Construction Manager and major trades partners on project delivery and execution of the project design in the on-site Project “Big Room” / colocation space in Charlotte
• Administer the work of the project during construction, including management of RFI’s, Bulletins, Change Order Requests and Pay Applications.
• Work with project team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions to conditions that may arise in the field.
• Maintain appropriate records for the progress of construction in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Direct and oversee coordination of the work of other team members and consultants
• Provide oversight and quality control of the project documents.

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the architectural field with demonstrated success in the documentation and delivery of large-scale healthcare projects.
• Proven experience in Construction Administration with specific technical knowledge of healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of Revit
• Architectural Licensure preferred; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent leadership, verbal and communication skills, and effective client relationship skills and talent for leading and working with diverse teams of designers
• Knowledge of Revit and BIM; working expertise in Bluebeam Revu preferred

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

• NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
• Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
• We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
• In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
• We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
• Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.