The Project Architect plays a pivotal role in our organization, driving the architectural design process
from conception through construction while ensuring alignment with project goals and standards. This
role requires a balance between design innovation and technical acumen, mentoring junior staff, and
delivering high-quality outcomes in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and food/beverage. This
on-site position reports to the Director of Design.

Key Accountabilities:
Manage External Design Partners: Leverage external architectural firms to align on project goals
and standards.
Client Interaction: Engage with owners, clients, and internal departments to gather project
requirements and develop actionable plans.
Execute Internal Architectural Design Process: Oversee all design phases, including Programming, Concepting, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction
Documentation.

Develop Standards: Assist in creating and maintaining departmental and BIM (Revit) standards,
and standard details.
Prepare Construction Documents: Assemble high quality, comprehensive construction
documents and write project specifications.
Coordinate Design Teams: Collaborate with PME designers and other design partners to ensure
integrated project solutions.
Support Business Development: Develop concepts and graphics for project proposals with the
BD team.
Ensure Compliance: Conduct code reviews and ensure designs meet Ohio Building Code and
other regulatory requirements.
Project Management: Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, coordinating with
stakeholders.
Conduct Field Work: Perform field work and oversee construction administration to resolve
project issues.
Support Cost Estimation: Assist in the cost estimating process with the PreCon department.
Mentor and Manage Junior Staff: Guide, mentor, and manage junior staff, fostering their
development and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Qualifications:
Education: Master’s or Professional Bachelor’s in Architecture
Experience: 6 – 10 years in architectural design and project management.
Licensure: Licensed Architect or nearing completion of licensing process.
Technical Skills:
o Strong balance between design and technical skills, particularly in construction detailing.
o Extensive BIM (Revit) modeling experience.
o Experience with supporting software packages (Lumion, Photoshop, etc.) that support
rendering and BD efforts.
o Experience with writing specification.
o Understanding of Ohio Building Code, including code review, zoning, and planning
commission processes.
o Experience in the Design Build arena and coordination with design assist partners.
 Design Experience:
o Healthcare, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage/Manufacturing (++ Familiarity with FGI
Healthcare is a plus).

Contact Shari Dakin, Recruiting Manager with interest or questions. Shari.dakin@danis.com