Stanford Health Care · 5 months ago
Sr. Design Architect
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81.53/hr - $108.02/hr
12+ years expStanford Health Care is dedicated to healing humanity through science and compassion. They are seeking a Senior Design Architect to oversee key architectural design initiatives, guiding projects from vision to execution while ensuring design integrity and enhancing patient care environments.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Provide leadership across large, strategic improvement programs aligned with SHC priorities
Define program goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with executive stakeholders
Lead the conceptualization and delivery of complex, high-impact healthcare design projects
Create and guide high-level campus planning, building massing studies, and design narratives
Partner with architects, engineers, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure design integrity throughout the project lifecycle
Present design concepts and progress updates to executive leadership in a compelling, visually engaging way
Champion continuous improvement, identifying design efficiencies and synergies across projects
Develop and refine processes for prioritizing projects, allocating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery
Mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of design excellence
Qualification
Required
Degree in Architecture or related field
Strong knowledge of regulatory and code requirements, construction methods, and materials
A strong portfolio of built work demonstrating experience and capabilities
Experience developing high-level campus planning and building massing studies
Strong visual communication skills, including PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences
Experience collaborating with stakeholders and interpreting operational needs into design solutions
Experience of leading and mentoring in-house team members
Skilled in navigating multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and hospital staff
Excellent and succinct verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant drafting/design software
Proficient in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite
10 or more years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, including 3 or more years of program and people management experience
Bachelor's degree in a work-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university
PMP - Project Mgmt Professional required
Preferred
12+ years of relevant experience, particularly with healthcare projects
California architectural licensure preferred
Understanding of OSHPD/HCAI healthcare codes and regulations
Familiarity with energy efficiency and green building standards
Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Working knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
Proficiency in 3D design tools (Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, Sketch-up)
Six Sigma certification preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
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