Shift: Monday – Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Department: Planning, Design and Construction, MU Quarterdeck

Salary Range: $78,520 to $127,962 (pay is based on experience)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a visionary Health Facilities Managing Architect with a passion for innovation and excellence in design. We seek a dynamic leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to manage a talented team of architectural professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to pushing boundaries, ensuring our design and construction projects align with our strategic goals and elevate patient care. If you are driven by the challenge of leading complex projects and are dedicated to making a tangible impact in a thriving healthcare setting, we invite you to join our mission-driven team. At MU Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our facilities while adhering to the highest standards of excellence.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Design and implement long-term and short-term strategic goals for alterations and additions to healthcare facilities, including modifications to existing structures, facility improvement projects, and new construction. Direct, develop, and oversee architectural scope of capital projects complying with UM, CMS, state, federal, local, fire, and environmental regulations as well as insurance requirements.
2. Direct and manage technical design resources and supervise interdisciplinary teams assigned to capital projects. Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, and construction standards.
3. Responsible for the project management, implementation, and execution of healthcare facility projects acting as a liaison between MU Health Care and consultants on behalf of the UM System.
4. Supervise professional staff responsible for preparation of construction documents, detailed scale drawings, material specifications, and elevations for renovation and alteration of MU Health Care facilities.
5. Direct and manage technical evaluations of architectural as-builts. Responsible for the oversight and direction of professional staff as related to implementation and adherence to MU Health Care design and construction standards on all construction, renovation, or facility modifications.
6. Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care.
7. Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes.
8. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Missouri licensure from the Board for Architects and Professional Engineers within six (6) months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

• Five (5) years of experience as a project architect

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related area.

• Healthcare and management experience.

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.