Senior Technical Designer - Healthcare

NELSON is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our Healthcare Practice. The Senior Technical Designer works with the project team and assists in the overall efforts for the successful completion of the design, documentation and construction of the project. The Sr. TD performs complex design and construction documentation project assignments. A Senior Technical Designer may lead a team in the technical execution of projects. Experience working on Healthcare Design projects (Hospital and Medical Centers, Medical Specialty Facilities, Physician(s) Offices, and/or Medical Realty Developers) is required.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:

• Go All In. Own the Outcome.We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
• Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic.We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care.
• Grow with Purpose.We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Think Bold. Execute Smart.We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline.
• Make Space for Everyone.We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Leadership:

• Lead team in the preparation of construction documentation.
• Partner with the Project Manager in the overall delivery of the goals of the project.
• Lead or participate in design charrettes and project team meetings.
• Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff as requested.
• In conjunction with the Studio Leaders, mentor and direct the design work of Teammates and participate in Teammate performance evaluations.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
• Contribute as a team lead on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team.
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment.

Project Delivery:

• Participate with the project team to understand/establish project goals and objectives including workplan, schedule, budget parameters.
• Assist in developing project work plans in Deltek Vantagepoint for large scale and/or complex projects.
• Develop innovative design solutions which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget.
• Responsible for selection and specification of materials and architectural building systems.
• Lead effort related to development of design concept.
• Render conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Prepare and conduct client presentations.
• Lead the overall project technical development for large scale and/or complex projects.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Implements and utilizes NELSON Standards for all projects and processes.
• Produce written project documentation including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, memoranda, etc. using NESLON standard formats and compliant with the NELSON standards.
• Prepare, corrects and updates construction documents.
• Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documents required to complete a project or phase of a project; ensures documents are in concert with design intent and code complaint.
• Provide product research and compile data during design phases.
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. using AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop and/or Revit/BIM.
• Coordinate technical details of the project for system integration of work provided by others.
• Develop project sp…