The position of Senior Healthcare Architect is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

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
Works with minimal supervision; assignments are provided with broad objectives and limits
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.

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

Preferred Experience

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

Tandem Group Consulting Solutions, Tandem Engineering Group, and Baird AE are equal opportunity employers that welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under governmental laws and regulations. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process. Only those we are interested in will be contacted.