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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
Provide architectural leadership across project phases, working with the Planning, Design & Construction (PD&C) project lead.
Experience
3 years of experience using AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) required
Familiarity with design standards, such as ADA, ANSI, and FGI Design quality, constructability, and risk management
Preferred Qualifications
Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
Licensed as an Architect in the state of Georgia
Education
Bachelor’s degree in architecture
Certification Summary
No professional certifications required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent organization and documentation experience required
Anticipates, identifies, quantifies, and resolves problems in a timely and positive manner
Interprets a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Has the ability to learn new graphic software to complement the presentation of new designs
Ability to complete multiple tasks, as assigned
Communication skills, written and verbal
Job Responsibilities
Review and coordinate drawings/specifications for architectural scope and interfaces with MEP, structural, civil, fire/life safety, medical equipment planning, and interior finishes.
Perform architectural and furniture test fits per red-lined drawings and provide informed feedback.
Convert existing construction drawings to computer-aided design/drafting software.
Maintain version control, be able to distribute historical CADs upon request.
Update floor plans in AutoCAD and prepare for upload into Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, apply space standards.
Conduct field verifications to verify building/floor plan accuracy, furniture inventory, and audit departmental space information.
Perform updates of the CAFM system throughout the portfolio.
Healthcare planning and stakeholder coordination
Translate clinical and operational needs into architectural requirements (workflow, supervision, wayfinding, infection prevention principles, life-safety zoning, and staff adjacencies).
Attend meetings with clinical leaders, facilities operations, safety/offsite teams, and end users to confirm requirements, design intent, and usability.
Conduct site/space walk-throughs and field verification during design to reduce construction and commissioning risks.
Regulatory and code compliance
Ensure architectural design intent aligns with applicable healthcare regulations, building codes, accessibility standards, and fire/life safety requirements.
Coordinate with code/fire/life-safety consultants as needed and support permitting packages and plan review responses.
Confirm compliance with organizational design standards (standards of care for facilities, materials, infection prevention, finishes, and durability).
Familiarity with design standards, such as ADA, ANSI, and FGI.
Design quality, constructability, and risk management
Ensure designs are buildable and coordinated, including constructability reviews, value/alternatives input, and mitigation of known risks.
Identify design gaps and interface conflicts early; coordinate resolution with the design team and consultants.
Support estimate reconciliation through design phase changes and alignment with cost/capital planning targets.
Construction phase…