Healthcare Project Architect

About NK Architects:

Founded in 1972, NK Architects is a regional firm with offices in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania, with a staff of approximately 70 employees working with clients throughout the country. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to foster a workplace that mirrors the communities in which we work.

We build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

At NK Architects, we partner with mission-driven organizations who are committed to serving their communities. Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing.

With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.

We know our clients take their work personally. We do too.

NK Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All candidates applying must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorship can be provided.

Find more information at www.nkarchitects.com

Job Summary: Healthcare Architect 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with 6+ years of experience to join our Healthcare team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their talents and increase exposure in the AE Healthcare area. The candidate should be a licensed architect specializing in healthcare who can join our integrated team of design professionals. The select candidate will be instrumental in the production of documents and collaborate closely with Project Managers in both NJ and NY offices while working on projects that span all geographies (NY, NJ & PA). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8+ years of experience.

This position is currently offered as a hybrid position, with both in-office requirements as well as the potential for remote work. Hybrid work protocols may be subject to change as the company policies adapt to post-pandemic business needs.

The position is located at NK Architects NY office, The Woolworth Building, 233 Broadway, Suite 2150, New York, NY 10279.

Candidate Duties/Responsibilities:

Applies sound architectural and design techniques, methodology and principals to all work product

Demonstrates clear competency in preparing all phases of documentation

Primary project work will focus on healthcare facilities including but not limited to hospitals and outpatient facilities

Proficient with NJ & NY state and federal healthcare code compliance guidelines

Capable of producing a coordinated set of construction documents and specifications

Liaise as needed with external consultants and engineers and able to incorporate engineering specifications with architectural design

Ability to work on a range of projects from new buildings to renovations and alterations

Develop programming documentation and preliminary designs as needed

Attend pre-proposal meetings and provide input into scope of work and services for new proposals

Comfortable and versed working with senior project managers

Self-motivated and energetic individual who can collaborate and work closely with others

Comfortable in a fast paced and energetic environment

Conscious of meeting deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be proficient in Autodesk Revit

Must be versed in Microsoft office; Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Familiarity with Newform & Deltek Vantagepoint a Plus

Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail

Collaborative work ethic

Strong communication skills

Education and Experience:

Prior experience with healthcare projects including hospitals and outpatient facilities

Healthcare programming and planning a plus

BArch, MArch or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. Architecture School

Maintain professional license in the USA

Healthcare portfolio required

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.