Healthcare Architect

Baptist Health strives to cultivate a close-knit, positive and professional environment that encourages our employees to want to come to work every day.

When you choose Baptist, you have an opportunity to play a role in providing compassionate, quality care that makes a difference in the lives of our patients and promotes joy throughout our communities.

Job Description:

Requirements:

• Experience with medical/healthcare projects ranging from $500,000 to $50 Million.
• Must have direct working experience and knowledge in reading, comprehending, and interpreting technical documents and information including architectural plans and specifications. 
• Must have direct working experience and knowledge of building codes, building design, construction planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and contracting practices and law.
• Must have knowledge of the building construction trades (architectural, civil, structural, and MEP), and buildings; tools, materials, equipment and a strong understand of building methods.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at various stages simultaneously within specified time constraints.
• Manage to set budgets, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Understand ICRA guidelines and Interim Life Safety measures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products.
• Periodic travel to various facilities throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana will be required.

Duties

• Engages with system and hospital leadership. Responsible for providing leadership and coordination related to both construction and owner related activities. 
• Participate in long range planning and project development meetings.  Oversee construction and represent organization in project meetings. 
• Assist in the planning and development of projects to ensure continuity with construction.
• Coordinate and participate in the selection process of construction companies.  Participate in bid acceptance, pre-construction and pre-award conferences to monitor aspects of the construction contract agreement.
• Monitor/Control construction to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget.
• Perform regular site observations of construction activities.
• Coordinate construction efforts and shutdowns with multiple departments.

Education and Past Experience:
•    Bachelor of Science in Architecture, or Bachelor of Architecture degree.
•    10 years’ experience in healthcare industry.
•     Experience with medical/healthcare planning, design, and development.  
 

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.