Sr Architect- Construction

The Senior Architect will report to the Vice President of FP&C and will plan, schedule and manage large-scale strategic projects to achieve organizational objectives within defined timeframe, scope and budget. Responsible for project workplan development and measurement, establishment of project communication and implementation of risk management plans. Will be responsible for Capital project budget preparation. Will lead and manage the planning and design of projects, including but not limited to managing feasibility studies, project programming and all design phases, project contract administration, monitoring project schedules, monitoring budgets, providing cash flow analysis and projections and processing change orders and pay applications. Will work with the Directors of Construction, Space Planning & Program Management and Engineering to coordinate schedules, finance and logistical matters with contractors, design professionals and impacted CNMC personnel. Will work cooperatively with strategic planners to assure projects meet stakeholders expectations and are financially viable before construction is initiated.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Architecture. (Required)

Registered Architect (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

7 years Progressively responsible experience (multi-million dollar projects) in planning and design of projects in a healthcare facilities (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Demonstrates strong project and contract administration skills, leadership attributes (strategic thinking, sharing of organizational goals, leading multidisciplinary groups).

Ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills and effective communication and presentation skills.

Working knowledge of E-Builder, Microsoft Excel and Word, PowerPoint

Functional Accountabilities

Project Management

Responsible for the development of designs for regulatory approvals.Insure designs maintains facilities standards and are in compliance with CNMC Master Plan for Facilities.Manage assigned projects, working with departments to develop conceptual designs and prepare budget estimates. Monitor projects on a daily basis for compliance with project design and contractual agreements.Negotiate and prepare contracts for design professionals and various vendors. Monitor project costs and execute project Change Orders and Pay Applications.Insure all project documents are obtained and recorded. Schedule and monitor all regulatory construction inspections. Insure all project close-out documents are filed in Construction Office.Insure all project documentation is uploaded and stored in E-Builder.

Leadership

Set and achieve department goals.Align budgets and resources to meet division goals.Monitor and support a safe and quality environment.

Engage

Clearly communicate organizational strategies.Support Director in maintaining a positive work environment.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Non-Clinical Professional

Organization

Real Estate

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

7-3:30

Job Posting

Jun 3, 2026, 12:32:26 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

119225.6