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Senior Architect – Healthcare

The Holland Basham Team
Exempt: Yes
Remote: No

Position Summary

Immediate Leadership Opportunity at Holland Basham Architects! We’re building a specialized healthcare team from the ground up, and this is your chance to help shape the future of healthcare design at a firm with over 35 years of trusted expertise. Backed by extensive research and a passion for blending markets such as multifamily, labs, and higher education, we believe healthcare is the next frontier.

With active work on four of the six major healthcare campuses in eastern Nebraska and a 30-year presence in the field, we’re poised for regional dominance. If you’re ready to lead, build, and grow with a vibrant, team-based culture that’s focused on innovation and long-term impact, we want to hear from you. Let’s build something lasting—together.

If this sounds like the culture and collaborative environment you seek, please send your resume and portfolio to Karla Snead at careers@hollandbasham.com.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Quality Control: Leads design and technical execution of healthcare projects, coordinates code compliance reviews, manages staffing needs, and ensures deliverables meet firm and industry standards.

Client and Consultant Collaboration: Acts as the primary contact for clients and external consultants, presenting design concepts and integrating various technical inputs while representing the firm at community events.

Team Leadership and Project Management: Provides direct supervision, assigns tasks, manages healthcare-specific logistics, and maintains clear communication with project managers to ensure project success.

Professional Development and Business Growth: Engages in mentorship, continuous learning, and business development activities, contributing to firm growth and fostering a collaborative work environment.

 

Qualifications

  • Professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
  • Registered or on a solid path to registration preferred.
  • HCAI experience required.
  • Typically requires 8 or more years of experience in an architectural firm or related field, with a significant portion in healthcare architecture, including the design and construction of hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.
  • Proficiency in architectural design software (i.e., Revit, SketchUp, Speclink, Bluebeam).
  • Proven ability to lead client presentations, manage multiple projects, and coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and internal teams.
  • Analytical skills to address complex design and technical challenges.
  • Extensive knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction methods.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work a schedule exceeding 40 hours per week, depending on project workflow and deadlines.
  • Demonstrated commitment to team leadership, mentorship, and collaboration by maintaining a consistent in-office presence of at least 4-5 days per week to support staff development, facilitate client interactions, and lead project teams effectively.
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