Sr. Architect or Sr. Architectural Designer
Lawrence Group is a place for dreamers.
That’s a quality we look for in our clients – and in our employees. These dreams – these ideas – inspire us. They move us forward. From the very beginning, we’ve built our culture to encourage this kind of thinking. We’ve never been about ego or hierarchy. And our approach is not about raw beauty or creativity. It’s about finding new ways to bring people together. Helping our clients make what they do more relevant, more impactful, and above all, more meaningful, for all.
Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail.
This position will adhere to Lawrence Group’s core values:
- Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.
- Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.
- Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.
- Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.
- Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.
Lawrence Group is seeking Architects and Architectural Designers to assist with healthcare projects in our St. Louis office.
This position will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering innovative healthcare facilities that prioritize patient care, staff efficiency, and operational excellence. Candidates considered should possess the skillset to lead all phases of project development, from conceptualization to construction administration, ensuring that projects meet the highest standards of design quality, functionality, and regulatory compliance.
The key responsibilities include:
- Lead the planning and design process for healthcare projects, including hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and specialized healthcare facilities.
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams to understand project goals, requirements, and constraints.
- Develop innovative design concepts that integrate evidence-based design principles, sustainable practices, and the latest advancements in healthcare technology.
- Prepare and present design proposals, feasibility studies, and project documentation to clients and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee the production of detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with building codes and industry standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.
- Conduct site visits and inspections during construction phases to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain design integrity.
- Foster relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to promote collaboration and client satisfaction.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in healthcare design and architecture, and incorporate them into project workflows and methodologies.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
- 10-15+ years of professional architecture experience with an interest in healthcare design. Licensure is preferred, but not required.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex healthcare projects from concept to completion.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software.
- Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and standards related to healthcare facilities (e.g., FGI Guidelines, ADA requirements, HIPAA regulations)
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation in healthcare architecture.
- Membership in relevant professional organizations (e.g., AIA) is desirable.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position may lead and mentor staff and is responsible for leadership, performance management and hiring of the employees within its department if assigned.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment with hybrid schedule capability. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This position requires no minimum ability to lift, bend or stand.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary.
Travel
Moderate travel is expected for this position.
Recruitment Firm Disclaimer:
Lawrence Group is not accepting resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies at this time. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Lawrence Group without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Lawrence Group, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for those candidates.
Lawrence Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
