Healthcare Architect / Studio Practice Leader - AE7

AE7 Pittsburgh and/or Jacksonville office is looking for a Senior Architect(s) to lead, develop, manage and grow our Healthcare Market Sector. Candidates should have focused a majority of their career in the healthcare and Wellness realm and have a variety of experience with these projects, healthcare systems and clients. Candidates should be able to lead business development efforts, secure project work and manage staffing to achieve project scopes and deadlines.

Overall Goals of the Position:

Establish the firm as a domestic leader in the Healthcare and Wellness Market SectorHelp to facilitate and secure Healthcare / Wellness related projects throughout the firmDevelop a thriving and stable healthcare studio

General Responsibilities:

To establish, cultivate and maintain good healthy relationships with potential and active clientsTo acknowledge, document, respond and organize project proposal documents and presentations for upcoming RFP’s and client InterviewsWork with AE7’s marketing / graphics department to prepare relevant marketing materials, maintain up-to-date project data for AE7’s database and websiteTo Attend RFP’s query sessions and client Interviews, as the introductory face / Healthcare market sector leader of AE7To formulate and prepare project proposals which would define AE7’s role / scope of work and fee structuresCreate and maintain a client list, Identifying key clientsReconnect with clients on Annual / Biannual / as needed basis. Participate and assist with content marketingExplore alternate revenue generating strategies for AE7Recruit, interview and make recommendations on qualified candidates to join AE7 to accomplish the scope of work notedHelp to develop standards, office procedures, QA/QC methods, etc. that would pertain to the Healthcare market sectorTravel as needed to accomplish the above tasks

Business Development Responsibilities:

Establish business development approach for pursuing health and medical related opportunitiesCoordinate with AE7 staff on making calls and reaching out to existing clients and new clientsReach out to past clients let them know where you are and make introductionsDevelop a team for hospital/healthcare pursuits with existing staffing or new hiresCultivate existing staff into healthcare teams with the needed knowledge to execute projectsWork with staff to develop expertise and making presentations at appropriate trade organizations, and other appropriate venuesParticipate in speaking engagements

Qualities & Skills Required:

Essential:

Lead Design and Programming efforts for health-related projectsMinimum of 20 years’ experience in architecture / architecture interiors with a main focus of your career in the healthcare / wellness industryBachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related fieldStrong knowledge FGI guidelines and/or other healthcare governing authority guidelinesGood interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a teamAbility to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficientlyStrong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

Assist other AE7 international offices to secure healthcare & wellness related workLEED / Well Building / Passive House certificationMember of healthcare related organizations

Qualified candidates should electronically submit a resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the job title of “Healthcare Architect / Studio Practice Leader” in the Subject line. All candidate submissions should be in PDF format (under 10MB) with applicant’s name in the filename. To learn more about AE7 please visit www.ae7.com