Architect

Direct placement opportunity with our client, a provider of comprehensive owner’s representation, design management, and construction management servicesThis will be onsite in Baltimore, MD supporting the Veterans Affairs Hospital.Position Requirements:• BA or BS degree in a construction, architecture, or engineering related field is Required. It is required that the individual have a minimum of 6 years of experience in both design and construction with a focus on medical facilities.• Excellent communication skills with field and office personnel.• Experience on healthcare projects larger than $1M in value.• Fluent in project management principles and how to implement Project Management principles.• Ability to analyze all relevant project-related information and communicate project status and major issues in writing or verbally.• Ability to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this Project.• Possess the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.• Have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.• Possess the skillset and competency to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.Key Responsibilities:• Interfaces with clients to define project requirements.• Reviews schedule, and aligns project work plan and deadlines with requirements.• Monitors on-site processes, procedures, and systems for compliance with construction drawings, security requirements, and code compliance.• Coordinates and monitors the completion of activities in all phases of the project cycle.• Responsible for the engineering analysis, development, design of and the preparation of complete plans and specifications for new work and improvements.• Provides technical oversight and evaluation concerning all engineering disciplines as they pertain to all project work.• Independently responsible and accountable for determining the action necessary in the development and completion of design projects, coordination of a project staff which may include architects, engineers, engineering technicians, draftsmen, and clerk/typists and review of the final contract documents.• Surveys existing job conditions and confers with requesting medical center personnel to determine exact scope of project, phasing, impact on other medical center services and other specific design requirements.• Determines how project(s) will impact medical center based on results of a risk assessment that could have a severe impact on patient care.• Coordination with Infection Control and Life Safety representatives.