Sr. Project Architect, Healthcare

Little, nationally recognized as a “Best Firm to Work For” and one of the nation’s most progressive design firms, is seeking a Senior
Project Architect with a passion for impacting lives, for high quality healthcare design and a positive, collaborative work style, for our expanding Healthcare Studio in our Durham Office
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The individual selected for this opportunity will be working with nationally recognized clients on projects of varying size and scope, with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team dedicated to advancing breakthrough ideas through design and innovation. The Healthcare team supports our clients through a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient projects.

Project types include, but are not limited to, ground‑up Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC’s), Free Standing Emergency Departments (FSED’s), Imaging Centers, Interior Clinic fit ups, complex inpatient renovations, equipment / infrastructure replacements, master planning, and more. This position will require a team member that listens to clients and team members while leading projects confidently; one that has a growth mindset, positive attitude, and looks forward to expanding influence within the team and industry.

A candidate we’ll love:

• You have a variety of Healthcare Project Experience
• You are a resourceful and creative problem solver.
• You’re enjoy working on teams – you want those around you to succeed and you’re capable of taking direction or leading a project to deliver a great product to our clients.
• You are a great mentor/teacher of construction detailing.
• You’re a strong listener, respectful in your interactions with others and have a positive outlook.
• You’re a good communicator –verbally, graphically and in written form, people understand your ideas and the way you share them.
• You are organized and thorough – you understand how to work with and coordinate consulting partners and many moving parts to deliver a solid, final product.
• You have a strong understanding of design, space planning, spatial relationships and materials.
• You have a passion for sustainability.
• You have professional drive and still have fun while you work.

A position you’ll love:

• You’ll be working in our dedicated Healthcare studio with other professionals focused on Healthcare practice projects.
• You’ll have a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
• Your work will include a variety of tasks and design projects.
• You’ll be responsible for producing contract documents and construction administration.
• Like all of us, you’ll be accountable for project success.
• You’ll have growth opportunities.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

- 10+ years of hands‑on experience with Healthcare design and documentation;

- Architectural license required;

- Strong Autodesk Revit proficiency;

- Thorough knowledge of architectural design, detailing, codes, and building material characteristics;

- Thorough understanding of industry standards and building codes, including MEP design and medical equipment requirements;

- Leadership characteristics as well as clear and effective communication skills.

Why Little:

Little is a place where you’ll surround yourself with colleagues who have different areas of expertise, are from different cultures and generations, and embody different talents, experiences and passions. In fact, if you ask our employees what keeps them excited about coming to work each day, you’ll hear that it’s the people. It’s also our culture and the chance to be part of creating a better future through our work.

We embrace a culture of teaching and learning through cross‑mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, talents, and interests and we strive to give each person exposure to the widest possible array of experiences. We care intensely about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of creativity and excitement in everyone around us.

Little is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, Little prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Little is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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