Sr Architect- Construction

The Senior Architect will report to the
Vice President of FP&C
and will plan, schedule and manage large-scale
strategic
projects to achieve organizational objectives within defined timeframe, scope and budget. Responsible for project workplan development and measurement, establishment of project communication and implementation of risk management plans. Will be responsible for Capital project budget preparation. Will lead and manage the planning and design of projects, including but not limited to managing feasibility studies, project programming and all design phases, project contract administration, monitoring project schedules, monitoring budgets, providing cash flow analysis and projections and processing change orders and pay applications. Will work with the Directors of Construction
, Space Planning & Program Management and
Engineering to coordinate schedules, finance and logistical matters with contractors, design professionals and impacted CNMC personnel. Will work cooperatively with strategic planners to assure projects meet stakeholders expectations and are financially viable before construction is initiated.,Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Architecture. (Required)
Registered Architect (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
7 years Progressively responsible experience (multi-million dollar projects) in planning and design of projects in a healthcare facilities (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrates strong project and contract administration skills, leadership attributes (strategic thinking, sharing of organizational goals, leading multidisciplinary groups).
Ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills and effective communication and presentation skills.
Working knowledge of E-Builder, Microsoft Excel and Word, PowerPoint
Functional Accountabilities
Project Management
Responsible for the development of designs for regulatory approvals.
Insure designs maintains facilities standards and are in compliance with CNMC Master Plan for Facilities.
Manage assigned projects, working with departments to develop conceptual designs and prepare budget estimates. Monitor projects on a daily basis for compliance with project design and contractual agreements.
Negotiate and prepare contracts for design professionals and various vendors. Monitor project costs and execute project Change Orders and Pay Applications.
Insure all project documents are obtained and recorded. Schedule and monitor all regulatory construction inspections.
Insure all project close-out documents are filed in Construction Office.
Insure all project documentation is uploaded and stored in E-Builder.
Leadership
Set and achieve department goals.
Align budgets and resources to meet division goals.
Monitor and support a safe and quality environment.
Engage
Clearly communicate organizational strategies.
Support Director in maintaining a positive work environment.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance