Project Architect - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY
We are currently seeking a Project Architect to join our Capitol Project Payroll team. This full-time role will primarily work on-site days.  

Purpose of this Position: This position will be responsible in leading building remodeling and new construction projects, development of campus design standards, and to manage the campus’s FGI code compliance. Manages directly or through consultants the facility project delivery process. The process includes project initiation, pre-design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, change management, FF&E selection and installation, building activation, staff training, and warranty period.

A $500 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scope Development:
  • Responsible for the development of an all-inclusive scope with stakeholder input
  • Investigates existing conditions with consultants to avoid unplanned expenditures related to unknown conditions
  • Manages the change management process to limit unnecessary spending or scope reductions
• Budget:
  • Develops project budgets and is directly involved in the approval process
  • Manages the project to meet budget goals with regular financial updates to stakeholders
• Quality:
  • Provides a systematic and international project delivery process that is repeatable to develop client assurance in the process
  • Identifies and manages project risks and make recommendations to avoid confusion and to maintain a high level of trust
  • Creates and manages a robust quality assurance program to insure team accountability throughout the project delivery process
• Schedule:
  • Develop project schedules to align the project delivery process with anticipated goals
  • Deliver project deliveries to meet set schedules with a focus on life safety, speed to market, and new ventures
• Team:
  • Leads the project team to meet or exceed performance measures set by the Director of Campus Development, Board, and stakeholders Management
  • Coordination of cross-functional project teams and steering committees set the pace to meet the goals of the project
• Project Initiation:
  • Creates concept plans, visuals, and PowerPoint presentations for internal and external communications
  • Drafts proposal requests, negotiates contract scope and fees, selects and administers contracts for professional services and consultants
  • Assists with entitlement, permitting, survey, city planning, and related activities to develop buildings
  • Support community and government relations as needed to support the Campus Development Plan
• Design:
  • Provide oversite for campus design and branding for the organization
  • Develops and maintains holistic architectural design, space, FF&E specifications and standards
  • Manages the adherence to the Master Campus Plan and initiates space programming and planning efforts to pivot with the organization’s goals
  • Provides space planning services aligning with FGI and other industry standards
• Construction:
  • Coordinates pre-bid, pre-construction, environmental, and survey services
  • Coordinates in the contractor selection process with Supply Chain Services
  • Ensure construction is complete within the project goals and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders
  • Responsible to give direction on RFIs and change orders related to substitutions, modifications, clarifications, safety, and deficiencies
  • Ensure all owner related responsibilities and decisions are made within the cadence of the project
  • Hold contractor accountable for permit and ordinance compliance and safety standards to protect staff, patients, and visitors
• Commissioning and Activation:
  • Set building performance goals and participate in commissioning meeting
  • Management of the fixtures, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) aspects of the projects
  • Warrant that punch lists are complete for occupancy and grand openings
• Project Close-Out:
  • Ensure purchase orders, pay applications, invoices are promptly payed prior to closing out the project with Finance
  • Upload as-constructed documents, permits, and project information in the Archibus system
• Compliance:
  • Complete ICRA’s, Risk Assessments, Hot Work Permits, Shut-downs, and staff look ahead notices throughout the project delivery process
  • Investigates existing conditions, develops project scope, sets performance measures, identifies risks, ensures quality assurance, and delivers multiple projects within schedule and project goals
  • Conducts plan reviews to ensure code compliance with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
  • Assess and develops studies for certification, surveys, and official patient complaints and events
  • Researches and develops FGI, Life Safety, and ADA compliance studies
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Architecture or closely related field
• At least 5 years of managing healthcare facility development projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• AIA: American Institute of Architects – licensure
• LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - certification
• PMP: Project Management Professional - certification

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Architecture, Urban Planning, and Healthcare
• Fully able to read and understand architectural and MEP plans
• Strong knowledge in project management processes and tools
• Strong estimating and capital planning skills
• Transparent and clear decision making and problem solving skills
• Able to adapt to changes in schedule, deadline, and the nature of the project
• Shows initiative in seeking solutions to problems
• Work well with other individuals and those dealing with change
• Applies proven methodologies to solve problems and develop plans
• Acts in a manner aligning with the organizations mission statement, vision, and values
• Communicates ideas, information, and instructions well
• Able to manage assignment and meet deadlines without supervision
• Capable of dealing with multiple projects and issues at the same time
• Able to demonstrate strong technical skills required for the job
• Able to efficiently navigate through healthcare environment and life safety requirements
• Accepts responsibility for all actions, decisions, and tasks
• Proven skills in using Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, MS Project Management, PowerPoint),
• AutoCad/REVIT, Bluebeam, and Archibus

License/Certifications:

• CHC: Certified Healthcare Constructor certification within one year of hire as a condition of continued employment - if less than 5 years’ experience in healthcare

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.