Senior Healthcare Architect
📍Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Incorporated in Michigan in 1983, A3C is a multi-disciplinary architecture and interior design firm with a focus on sustainable design. Our firm specializes in education, healthcare, municipal, non-profit, and religious projects. The firm’s goal continues to be “partnering with clients to create responsive, sustainable solutions” through our core values of a collaborative approach, a supportive environment, quality work, and environmental stewardship. Our office is in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. We enjoy grabbing lunch downtown and offer CEU opportunities monthly at lunchtime.
We’re Hiring
A3C Collaborative Architecture is looking for a full-time Senior Healthcare Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex healthcare projects. Qualified candidates should have earned a Master’s Degree in Architecture, be a registered architect, and have 10-20 years of experience. Our healthcare portfolio includes work with major regional systems such as Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Trinity Health, and Corewell. and Detroit Medical Center—delivering renovations, expansions, and new environments that improve patient experience and operational performance. We have several new, exciting projects starting up, on which the selected candidate can have an immediate impact. This is a leadership role for someone who brings design authority, technical depth, and strong project execution skills, and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Healthcare projects, including hospital renovations, ambulatory care facilities, and medical office buildings
- Phased projects within active/occupied healthcare environments
- Multidisciplinary, client-driven projects ranging from targeted renovations to complex, multi-phase programs
Position Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Why A3C?
- Established firm with 40+ years of experience
- Strong healthcare project portfolio
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to lead meaningful, community-impacting work
Equal Opportunity Employer
A3C Collaborative Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
