For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons.
FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy.
Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management.
The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.
Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for an Architectural Designer - Job Captain who assists in managing every phase of the design projects from programming and schematic design to construction administration.
Responsibilities:
- With input from the Project Manager and/or Architect, responsible for the design and technical development of project construction documents through all phases of the design process.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining QA/QC of technical documentation process through all phases.
- Provide oversight to project team on delegated tasks and work in collaboration with project team.
- Review, track, and address design team member’s and Consultants on day-to-day questions or issues related to drawing coordination, organization and detailing.
- Provide information, development support and training to team members through office training processes and procedures designed to expand and enhance skills of other team members.
- Participate in on-site meetings, review submittals, respond to RFIs, and execute punch walks.
- Prepare design presentations and renderings when needed.
- Collaborate and coordinate with project consultants to include outside Architecture firms, Structural, MEP and Civil Engineers.
- Research and evaluate materials and products, and/or consult with manufacturers on installation details and warranty information.
- Research jurisdictional requirements, i.e., applicable codes, submittal/plan check processes.
- Identify and prepare necessary applications, documentation, and plans for the permitting process.
- May independently research unfamiliar code sections and construction details.
- Ensure quality and timely completion of design projects are conducted through prior planning and communicating with project team to ensure productivity is proceeding in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
- 5 - 7 years of experience drafting at an Architectural and/or Engineering firm.
- Working experience and proficiency with AutoCad and Revit.
- Demonstrated and strong design and graphic skills.
- Knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of architectural detailing.
- Knowledge of building codes, applicable OSHPD and other Healthcare related design requirements to include construction materials and methods, and graphic standards.
- Demonstrated experience with the permitting process.
- Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California driver’s license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Rewards:
- Job type: Regular Full Time (Onsite)
- Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
IndFacilities
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.
We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is:
70,304.00 - 88,751.00
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
