Senior Architect - Healthcare

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment?

Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely?

Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Architect to join our Healthcare team in our Irvine office.

The Healthcare team works on various projects from medical & health facilities to specialty clinics. An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff and studio and firm management as well as external contacts.

This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Healthcare market.

We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time.

Sound like you?

As the Senior Architect, you will… Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout all project phases, including the development and coordination of drawings, specifications, consultant collaboration and construction administration.

Lead project and resource planning, establishing project timelines and budgets, ensuring project completion within established timelines and budgets.

Develop solutions for complex design issues, including program compliance, code compliance, review and analysis and agency interaction through to project completion.

Oversee project delivery, technical aspects, and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff while interfacing with market leadership.

Identify and resolve issues impacting project delivery, budget, construction costs, schedule, and any Firm-related risk management issues.

Collaborate effectively with the project team to address and find solutions for project-related issues across a range of project types and sizes.

Manage potential changes to the scope of work requested by clients and consultants; assess the impact on the project budget and schedule for larger projects.

Review and evaluate documents for accuracy, coordinating with the project team, performing comprehensive quality control reviews as necessary.

Assist in developing project proposals with the help of the PIC and/or Studio Leader.

Actively participate in market/studio project manager meetings and staffing processes and assist the project team and market/studio leadership with any additional assigned duties.

The Must-Haves (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years architectural project experience Licensed Architect in the U.S. (California preferred) Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam Participate in all phases of the design process and demonstrate the capability to work on various projects simultaneously, delegating tasks to staff and support their professional development through coaching.

Demonstrate superior time management and organizational skills with a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive approach in accurately completing work and meeting deadlines.

Ensure adherence to The Lionakis Way standards for design, quality control, and production.

Prior experience with Healthcare projects (OSHPD/HCAI experience a huge plus) The Like-to-Haves (Not Required) LEED accreditation Prior experience with Sketch-Up, Rhino, or other 3D programs Why You’ll Love Lionakis… At Lionakis, people and design come first.

You’ll find:

• A collaborative, design-forward culture that values creativity, mentorship, and shared success.
• The chance to shape stories that impact real communities.
• Hybrid work flexibility, every-other-Friday off options, and a comprehensive benefits package (bonus plan, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, generous PTO).
• A workplace deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – in our projects, our people, and our culture.
• Join us and help bring our design vision to life—one story at a time.

Salary Range:

• $126,400-$158,700 annually. Compensation and level DOE. We offer a robust bonus plan, flexible hours including work-from-home and every other Friday off options. Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting.
• Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work.

We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above.

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