Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) is a subsidiary of CannonDesign.

At FOS, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in for a Mechanical Assessor. In this position, the ideal candidate will be able to lead the mechanical and plumbing portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types including buildings in the healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors.

Acting as a Mechanical Assessor on projects, this person will be responsible for observing, identifying, and documenting all mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for a given asset, identifying any deficiencies that these systems have, and providing recommendations with budgetary cost estimates for how best to correct the deficiencies.  Additionally, Mechanical Assessors are responsible for leading and supporting more junior Mechanical Assessors on their project team, ensuring work quality for the mechanical discipline, interfacing with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the Project Managers in various tasks as assigned.

• Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings and civil assets.
• Evaluate mechanical systems such as the HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers.
• Work with the client and other on-site personnel to assess assets maintaining a typical walk rate ranging between 100,000 to 225,000 building square feet per day
• Provide written technical descriptions of the systems observed and of their deficiencies
• Determine overall condition of each system and its remaining useful life
• Provide recommendations for correction of identified deficiencies
• Provide rough cost estimates for executing your recommendations that will be used by our clients for future project planning and capital planning initiatives
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, recent maintenance challenges, chronic maintenance challenges, and operations information
• Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

What you’ll love about us:

• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience of related experience with direct experience in conducting mechanical and plumbing facility condition assessments strongly preferred; experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred
• Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment
• Extensive experience with building renovation and historical structures is preferred
• Experience working on construction sites as a Construction Administrator or Field Mechanical Technician is a plus
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering is a plus, but not required
• Prior cost estimating experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools preferred
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments; on average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope

Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) is a subsidiary of CannonDesign.  At FOS, it’s all about the people. We’re constantly growing, and that’s where this new opportunity comes in for a Mechanical Assessor. In this position, the ideal candidate will be able to lead the mechanical and plumbing portions of facility condition assessments on various asset types including buildings in the healthcare, education, sports, public, and commercial sectors.  

Acting as a Mechanical Assessor on projects, this person will be responsible for observing, identifying, and documenting all mechanical, plumbing and fire protections systems for a given asset, identifying any deficiencies that these systems have, and providing recommendations with budgetary cost estimates for how best to correct the deficiencies.  Additionally, Mechanical Assessors are responsible for leading and supporting more junior Architectural Assessors on their project team, ensuring work quality for the Architectural discipline, interfacing with clients and their facility staff teams, and supporting the Project Managers in various tasks as assigned.

• Conduct on-site facility condition assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating mechanical and plumbing building systems. This includes identifying deficiencies of HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, cooling towers, chillers, and boilers and providing written narratives of the description, critical issue, and recommendations to remediate
• Work with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets by maintaining a typical daily walk rate from 100,000 to 225,000 square feet per day
• Determine condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe in technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous workorders, and operations information
• Prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers and actively participate in post-project reviews

What we offer:

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

• A minimum of 4 years’ of related experience required.
• Experience with mechanical systems to perform a comprehensive evaluation of HVAC, plumbing, and other building equipment
• Direct experience in conducting facility condition assessments for mechanical and plumbing equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Prior cost estimating experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Must have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Tablets and Mobile device tools preferred
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments. On average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

• Conduct on-site facility assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating building electrical systems, including emergency power, photovoltaic, fire alarm, security, data communication, and surveillance systems.
• Work effectively and efficiently with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets; maintain average daily walk rate of 125-250k square feet
• Determine the condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe them with sufficient technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating.
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers; actively participate in post-project reviews
• May handle other responsibilities as needed. 

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience required.
• Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments strongly preferred.
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Prior cost estimating experience is valued but not required. 
• Registration, licensure or technical certification in a related field preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, as well as a clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage.
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam, valued but not required.
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments;. On average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office.
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

• Conduct on-site facility assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team on existing buildings, evaluating building electrical systems, including emergency power, photovoltaic, fire alarm, security, data communication, and surveillance systems.
• Work effectively and efficiently with client and other on-site personnel to assess client assets; maintain average daily walk rate of 125-250k square feet
• Determine the condition, remaining useful life, required costs, and remedial measures for electrical and low-voltage systems.
• Provide technical identification and description of deficiencies ranging from concerns to critical issues
• Identify recommendations for correction and describe them with sufficient technical detail for future project planning and cost estimating.
• Interview building operations and maintenance staff to determine building history, previous work orders, and operations information; prepare project progress documentation for project manager review
• Review work of peers; actively participate in post-project reviews
• May handle other responsibilities as needed

• Flexible work schedules! We offer a hybrid model, so you can work from home and/or work from the office
• Competitive benefits package, including a generous paid time off policy
• An inclusive work environment that encourages employees to demonstrate their strengths and passions in achieving personal and organizational goals
• Coaching with leadership that enables professional growth for future career pathing
• The opportunity to work for a growing team with proven success

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Direct experience in conducting architectural facility condition assessments strongly preferred.
• Experience assessing healthcare and educational institutions strongly preferred.
• Prior cost estimating experience is valued but not required. 
• Registration, licensure or technical certification in a related field preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, as well as a clear aptitude for tablet and mobile device usage
• Experience with Deltek Vision, Adobe Suite, and Bluebeam, valued but not required
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% for out-of-town assignments;. On average, projects include one week in the field, followed by two weeks in office
• Must be physically able to walk the stated areas each day, climb fixed and sometimes extension ladders, walk on roof surfaces up to a 3/12 slope.

• You will be responsible for the implementation and management of design technology processes, standards, and technologies across various projects.
• Identify and assist in creating content to enhance our digital asset and detail libraries.
• Assist project teams with BIM project execution planning at project kickoff and project milestones.
• Advise and help define Level of Development/Detail for deliverables.
• Author and implement standard workflows and processes.
• Evangelize, educate, and support primary design applications.
• Design and deliver educational offerings ranging from essentials to advanced use of digital technologies at CannonDesign.
• Support model managers and ensure health of the models by performing regular model audits and providing feedback to design teams.
• Consistently strive to improve both the inclusion and use of metadata.
• Champion the utilization of data collection and querying methods to enhance design intelligence, optimization, automation, simulation, and subsequent exploration within the field of artificial intelligence.
• Lead and/or participate in various Technology related R+D efforts and Special Projects.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Minimum of 5 years related experience in an AEC industry, including a minimum 3 years of experience in a design technology management, implementation, or a related role required.
• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of all aspects of professional services from planning and schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, training design and delivery experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications.
• Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred but not required.

• Manage critical path process to lead project team through all technical and production aspects from initial stages of pre-design through project completion.
• Lead the regular and ongoing engagement with the Office or Project Quality Leader for general and targeted project support.
• Lead the integration and development of all technical aspects and content of the work and translate them into our instruments of service.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the bottom-line financial success and satisfy contractual obligations.
• Engage in and contributes to the Project Risk Assessment process including updates. Proactively identifies, communicates, mitigates, and resolves project-related issues.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the development of Project Quality Plans and updates to effectively manage project Quality including phase milestone reviews and project pinups/technical charettes.
• Review the development of and lead the execution of the documentation strategy for each phase drawing document deliverable through the Cartooning process.
• Work in collaboration with Project Designer.  Lead to manage/align design aspirations with client goals, project budget, schedule and team.
• Lead the translation of the project design intent through the technical documentation and construction phases to project completion.
• Lead the integration of the project’s building performance and sustainable design goals into a holistic design solution.
• Continuously monitor project documentation and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Guide and assist Project Architects in the Life Safety, Building and Energy Code analysis and compliance process for the project.
• Lead coordination of all disciplines with the architectural design intent.
• Collaborate with the Model Manager to monitor quality of the model processes, content, and deliverables.
• Lead the alignment of the contract documentation by working closely with the Project Specification Writer, verifying Project Manual content and its coordination with the drawings.
• Lead all aspects of the Construction Administration phase responsibilities including the timely response to RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor, train and direct the work of all project team members, focusing on technical quality and process standards.
• Meets established utilization target.
• May assist Office Quality Leader with other project Quality reviews.
• Supports office Quality efforts outside of direct project commitments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.
• Professional business attire required when attending client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Lead user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Lead the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required. 
• Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
• Must have prior experience performing as a subject matter expert on healthcare projects.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must be a critical thinker.    
• Must be highly analytical.    
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.        
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.

The salary range for this position is $88,600 to $110,700 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Lead user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Lead the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required. 
• Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
• Must have prior experience performing as a subject matter expert on healthcare projects.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must be a critical thinker.    
• Must be highly analytical.    
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.        
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

The salary range for this position is $88,600 to $110,700 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Independently and under limited direction, contribute as part of a multi-disciplinary team; design, selection, coordination and architectural detailing.
• Prepare and contribute to design and presentation efforts utilizing Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and other programs as required.
• Independently develop and manage the REVIT model to produce plans, elevations, and sections. With limited direction, produce REVIT section and plan details within all architectural phases.
• Prepare preliminary design sketches of small to moderate-sized site plans.
• Communicate with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project documents.
• Assist in the development of design and concept drawings.
• Assist in coordination of engineering systems with engineers.
• May take on a leadership role within the team on a particular project issue or topic.
• Review shop drawing submittals with some guidance from the Project Architect.
• May attend field site inspections, which frequently involves a physical walk-through of the site.
• Attend and actively participate in project team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 4 years of related professional experience required.
• Current Architectural Registration in the United States required.    
• Must be able to participate the development of projects' technical or design characteristics and content.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Participate in user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Contribute to the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• May provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required. 
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, with at least 2 years of previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on healthcare projects.
• Current licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Must be analytical.
• Must be an independent thinker.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required. 
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Participate in project teamwork planning sessions and may take a lead role.
• May assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems. Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. 
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly creative individual for the position of Director Health Planning for the design practice, to lead and grow our international planning team within the Health Practice. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare planning at CannonDesign—building a best-in-class team, mentoring talent, aligning resources to projects, and driving innovation for our clients in partnership with our healthcare consulting teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of healthcare planners across the firm.
• Mentor and coach team members to elevate planning expertise and career growth.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

 Strategic Resourcing & Operations

• Maintain a clear understanding of team capacity, project needs, and individual strengths in partnership with the Regional Directors.
• Align planning resources to the right projects to ensure quality and efficiency in partnership with the Regional Directors.
• Collaborate with practice and project leaders to optimize team performance.

 Innovation & Vision

• Advance CannonDesign’s vision for innovative healthcare planning in partnership with healthcare consulting.
• Champion new approaches, tools, and methodologies that redefine planning excellence.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate emerging ideas into practice.

 Recruitment & Retention

• Lead recruitment efforts to attract top planning talent.
• Develop strategies to retain and engage team members.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in team building.

 Business Development & Thought Leadership

• Partner with Health Practice and Business Development teams to win transformative projects.
• Be responsible for generating top-line revenue, with a target of $4M in personal net signed fees (NSF) annually. 
• Represent CannonDesign in client engagements, conferences, and industry forums.
• Contribute to thought leadership through writing, speaking, and advocacy with 1 published paper or presentation per year
• Be a recognized thought leader in the healthcare planning industry—known by peers and clients alike for advancing innovation through published work, speaking engagements, and professional leadership.

Time Commitments

• 30% – Internal strategy and coordination across regions.
• 30% – Business development, brand building, and speaking/writing.
• 30% - Billable work.

Targets and performance metrics for this role are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.
• Proven experience in healthcare planning, preferred 15 years experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems, planning methodologies, and design integration.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience in business development and client engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and meet financial goals.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through writing, speaking, and industry engagement.

• Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems.
• Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions.
• May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings.
• Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

• Perform and direct design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems independently on assigned projects. Complex projects could be under the supervision of a professional engineer. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs.
• May supervise or provide project management direction within the mechanical discipline to include the monitoring of project progresses and project budget.
• Calculate heating, cooling loads, layout, design ductwork, and piping using energy modeling software.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Edit specifications relating to existing or new projects.
• Independently research as need arises and respond to emergent issues.
• Specify mechanical equipment such as boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
• Review shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team, attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Coordinates work activities on specific projects with several persons with various levels of capability; participates in business development and marketing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

At CannonDesign we believe in leveraging data-driven solutions throughout our projects to improve outcomes. Our integrated BIM environment enables this process.  The digital technology manager is responsible for ensuring the digital health and delivery of the project or program. While this role requires technology expertise, the driving need of this role is to provide a strategic understanding of how technology (both new and existing) can be best leveraged on large complex projects. This involves being part of the project from the RFP phases (recognizing any digital requirements or opportunities to advance technology), to being part of the capture and contract phase (to recognize any onerous digital requirements or capitalize on technology capabilities) through the digital planning of the design, execution and delivery phase of the project or program.

Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus.

• Partner with project leadership, clients, and consultants to define and lead project-specific digital strategies encompassing BIM, VDC, data management, and technology integration from pursuit through delivery.
• Lead the development and review of contractual and digital deliverables, including BIM Execution Plans; escalate contractual or scope conflicts to Design Technology and Legal teams as needed.
• Identify and own project digital requirements, including BIM strategies, data exchange protocols, advanced model delivery, and digitally enabled workflows.
• Establish and oversee model management frameworks for large or complex programs, including audits, performance metrics, optimization strategies, and consistency across multiple teams or packages.
• Lead and facilitate digital coordination and client and consultant meetings (e.g., BIM/GIS coordination, clash detection, digitally enabled design reviews).
• Oversee software lifecycle compatibility, file version management, and data exchange strategies to ensure interoperability and efficiency within project team and consultants.
• Lead onboarding for CannonDesign and consultant team members, ensuring consistent understanding of digital strategy, workflows, collaboration platforms, and firm standards.
• Partner with the Design Technology team to define and implement best practices, standard workflows, and scalable processes for large programs.
• Mentor project teams in the implementation of firm tools, workflows, and emerging digital practices.
• Identify gaps in firm tools, capabilities, or processes and propose enhancements or new technologies to improve project outcomes and advance firm expertise.
• Lead the evaluation, piloting, and integration of new digital tools and workflows on projects; collaborate with Design Technology to scale successful solutions across teams and offices.
• Manage member access, permissions, and project-specific licenses for digital environments; ensure compliance and coordinate with IT and Design Technology on access strategies
• Support digital collaboration across multi-office teams and external partners to maintain model health and delivery quality.
• Travel as required.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the digital realm of the A/E/C industry with a solid understanding of project phases from design through construction/close out required.
• Prior experience in BIM management, VDC coordination etc. for large programs or projects is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills,
• Must have experience training others in the design, delivery, and use of BIM. 
• Strong leadership skills and client engagement capabilities.
• Must be knowledgeable in design software and comfortable with new technology testing and adoption.
• Strong technical knowledge of model authoring tools like Revit, analysis tools like, Insight 360, Dynamo, and review tools like Navisworks, Bluebeam, Revizto, Enscape and other Design Applications. 
• Knowledge of the Revit API is preferred but not required.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.

• Design of structured cabling systems, including system hardware for specification and design, design of audio/visual systems, electronic security systems, nurse call, distributed antenna systems, outside plant, data networking, LAN/WAN, voice and data architecture and data centers.
• Establish and communicate assignments to team members. Oversee team progress and coordinates team activities and goals
• Work with A/E design team to identify technology scope and implement design of technology systems in multiple markets. 
• Work with team to integrate projects, communicate and analyze information, and documents project implementation.
• Coordinate assigned project requirements and schedules with other disciplines. Understands what documentation is needed and prepares contract documents with assistance of the technology team. 
• Manage multiple and/or large projects from concept stage through construction in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Meet with clients to learn user needs, collaborate with project team, and develop engineering concepts and recommendations.
• Visit job site to assess conflicts and make recommendations for resolution.
• Oversee the identification of staff members’ developmental needs. Review departmental evaluations and selects individuals for further training and/or advancement.
• Motivate and provide ongoing mentorship and constructive feedback to project team. Participates in the provision of ongoing feedback and mentorship across project teams.
• Review proposal drafts and provides guidance as needed. Establish timelines for proposal preparation and clarify necessary content.
• Understand clients' developmental needs; capable of establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients; orchestrates changes in response to changes in clients’ stated needs.
• Build external relationship through networking, community and industry functions.
• Negotiate and secure new assignments on major projects.
• Ability to travel from coast to coast in order to meet project and client needs.
• May perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of related experience required.
• Must have knowledge of the design structured cabling systems, audio/visual systems, electronic security systems, nurse call, distributed antenna systems, outside plant, data networking, LAN/WAN, voice and data architecture and data centers.
• Understanding of applicable design codes including NFPA, FGI, NEC, BICSI and EIA/TIA.
• Understand IT system integration with overall building design, including space planning and technology impacts, and an ability to blend technical solutions with business practices and personnel needs.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Revit proficiency is preferred.

• Lead conceptual and design development across multiple projects.
• Mentor junior design team members on technical skills, art direction, and storytelling strategies.
• Share the team’s work across internal and external platforms, including design award programs and social media.
• Translate clients’ needs and ideas into compelling concepts that express their mission and purpose.
• Contribute to marketing pursuits and internal team initiatives

• Execute a project from strategy to storyboard to final design with confidence.
• Engage by using curiosity, empathy, and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies.
• Design creative, highly detailed solutions across all media types that express a unique vision.
• Develop documentation for a variety of design projects to include graphic programs, wayfinding and signage systems, donor recognition programs and interpretive exhibits.
• Explore compelling ways to spread CannonDesign’s Living Centered Design ethos and integrate best practices to the team and the firm.

• Manage projects and diverse project teams with creative and artistic direction from start to finish.
• Review and redline shop drawings and submittals throughout construction administration phases.
• Communicate during team calls and actively engage in lively design critique.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and outside consultants.
• Advocate for the team’s expertise and capabilities across CannonDesign’s network of disciplines and services.

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, Architecture, or related design field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.
• Exceptional design portfolio and strong background in a variety of markets.
• Strong typography skills.
• Robust communication skills and proven strategies for collaborating in fast-moving, complex project teams.
• Strong knowledge of signage and wayfinding design and methodology.
• Deep understanding of all aspects of experiential design required.
• Strong client leadership and technical leadership for production team: large, complex projects.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of latitude. 
• Must be a critical thinker, highly analytical, and possess business acumen.
• Proficient in project management. 
• Attention to detail a must. 
• Proficiency on Mac in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign required. Skills in Revit and SketchUp a plus.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience required.
• Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.    
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for HVAC systems for large scale size buildings. Able to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance. As necessary assist with Plumbing and Fire Protection Designs.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
• Direct the work of less experienced staff including the development and presentation of annual performance reviews.
• Oversee the use of engineering complexities related to the use Energy Model software.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of HVAC systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling for plumbing and fire protection systems.
• Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities. May serve on internal and/or professional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience required.
• Current PE in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering.
• Ability to serve in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.    
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Participate in project teamwork planning sessions and may take a lead role.
• May assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems. Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. 
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts.
• Participate in value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

• Associate degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience required.
• Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for large scale size buildings. Able to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs.
• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
• Direct the work of less experienced staff including the development and presentation of annual performance reviews.
• May serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Oversee the use of engineering complexities related to the use Energy Model software.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling HVAC systems.
• Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners and pumping equipment.
• Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities. May serve on internal and/or professional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience required.
• Current CPD, PE or FPE in the United States preferred.    
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience required.
• Current PE or FPE in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Perform and direct complex design of ductwork, piping and equipment selection for plumbing and fire protection systems for large scale size buildings. Able to work independently in all Mechanical disciplines with no oversight or guidance. As necessary assist with HVAC Designs.
• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
• Direct the work of less experienced staff including the development and presentation of annual performance reviews.
• May serve in the QAQC process and an independent reviewer.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Oversee the use of engineering complexities related to the use Energy Model software.
• Prepare Revit/BIM modeling of construction drawings of plumbing and fire protection systems from schematic design to construction administration phases including layout, sketches and detail drawings as required. As necessary perform Revit/BIM modeling HVAC systems.
• Specify equipment such as water heaters, plumbing fixtures, water softeners and pumping equipment.
• Review and accept selective shop drawings for compliance of specifications and contract documents.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the project team and attend Owner, Architect, Construction Administration (OAC) meetings with an understanding and focus on the project budget.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Conduct staff development activities including work planning, budget development, scheduling in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Represents company in project activities; directs activities of project team members; represents company in business development and marketing activities. May serve on internal and/or professional committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience required.
• Current PE or FPE in the United States required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Life Safety Codes
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be able to work independently with no oversight or guidance.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Must have the ability to engage effectively with clients.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

• Perform electrical engineering systems design for building construction. Initiate project designs and help to develop design goals and systems.
• Oversee, guide, mentor and provide technical leadership to designers and engineering team.
• Participate or lead project teamwork planning sessions.
• May serve as project manager or project engineering leader and lead engineering meetings.
• Assume project engineering responsibilities and adhere to financial and work goals.
• Design lighting, power distribution, signaling, communications and/or telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients per applicable codes.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications. Guide less experienced team members in execution of drawings. Specify electrical equipment.
• Serves in QAQC process and as an independent reviewer.
• Complete quality control checks of engineering documents.
• Work with the Project Manager to establish and maintain realistic work and labor plans and deliverable schedules that contribute to the project's bottom line financial success and satisfy the project's contractual obligations.
• Participate or lead value engineering sessions with Architectural/Engineering team.
• Interface effectively with clients and members of the design team.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Review and markup of shop drawings and submittals. Respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Responsible for projects' construction administration. Conduct job site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.  Attend and participate in construction meetings. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Applies knowledge of electrical and building codes in building systems design.
• May perform other related tasks as needed.

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Lead internal Subject Matter Expert Teams
• Publish or Present at least one time per year
• Participate in marketing pursuits totaling $1M-$2M per year in Net Signed Fees
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Lead user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Lead the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Lead the development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Develop project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.
• Minimum 12 years of related experience required.
• Must have previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on projects ranging from large, complex, or multiple projects for the health market. 
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline.
• Must possess strong business acumen.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lead less experienced team members
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

• Provide CAD/Revit drafting support to equipment planning team. 
• Make corrections to drawings from redlines and/or verbal direction. 
• Collaborate closely with equipment planners to maintain quality of drawings, execute projects on time, and ensure that best practices are followed. 
• Update and maintain master equipment keynote schedule information. 
• Review drawings for accuracy and compliance with scope of work, ensuring quality of final drawings. 
• Function as backup to other teams, as needed. 
• Escalate any issues related to medical equipment and ensure they are tracked and addressed. 
• Must be comfortable with regular/extensive travel for client work and internal meetings. 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Drafting, Design, Architectural or Engineering Technology preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience required.  
• Experience utilizing Autodesk Revit software to produce architectural drawings, is preferred. 
• General knowledge of A/E project delivery processes, milestones, and deliverables is preferred. 
• Basic knowledge and awareness of various types of medical equipment devices, is a plus. 

• Provide equipment listings, layouts and design guidance. 
• Provide technical design criteria, specification, cost estimates and acquisition planning. 
• Work closely with design teams, construction teams, and client leadership teams to manage project equipment budgets and schedules. 
• Lead project departmental user meetings prioritizing equipment selections and oversight. 
• Coordinate existing-to-reuse equipment decision making including inventory management and reuse strategies. 

• Minimum Bachelors degree in a design, engineering, science research, healthcare, or a supply chain related field. 
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of laboratory or medical equipment planning, healthcare planning, biomedical engineering, or other related industry experience required. 
• Ability to communicate well with clients, consultants and supervisory personnel is essential as is proficiency in reading and coordinating architectural construction documents. 
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader/Bluebeam required. Experience with AutoCAD/ Revit preferred. 

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, robust, and secure application architecture under the guidance of the Director of Software Engineering.
• Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle — from design and development to deployment and ongoing support of SaaS products.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering within your team, focusing on DevOps competencies (CI/CD), monitoring and observability, performance, and automated testing. 
• Oversee modernization efforts - including maintenance and migration of legacy applications while ensuring minimal disruption to existing customers.
• Ensure compliance with SOC2 controls by embedding evidence collection, access management, and secure development processes into daily workflows.
• Set high standards for code quality by modeling clean, maintainable coding practices and guiding the team through effective peer reviews.
• Work across teams to ensure seamless integration and successful deployment of applications. 
• Assist in the architectural design of SaaS software systems and implement key architectural initiatives as directed. 
• Continuously assess and improve system performance ensuring accuracy, reliability, and scalability and drive root cause analysis for production issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering and architecture. 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 10+ years of qualifying experience in software engineering. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SaaS application development. 
• Working knowledge of VB.NET along with proficiency in multiple programming languages is highly preferred - especially C#, React, Node.js, Python, and TypeScript.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining SOC2 type2 certification in SaaS products is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to architect, design, build, and integrate frontend user interfaces, backend services, and APIs.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, cloud computing, APIs, deprecating services, and DevOps practices such as CI/CD and source control (Git).
• Experience leading hybrid onshore and offshore software engineering teams is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• EIT/FE in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Trane Trace or Trane 3D Plus) required.

Areas of Focus

Transforming design excellence

You will be accountable for design excellence and the overall design quality across the region. This responsibility will include regular touchpoints with senior design leaders and other design leaders in your region; holding virtual and in-person regional design-standard reviews; providing oversight of regional third-party recognition, including publication of projects in design and market-specific media outlets, as well as other potential opportunities for publication such as articles on research and innovation. Your region will be expected to regularly submit and successfully win design awards, contributing to firm portfolio.

You will be a leading voice for how our Living-Centered Design ethos is translated through our work with clients. Partner with marketing and communications teams to build strong narratives and communicate the impact of our work at a regional level. Represent the Firm externally at regional events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak and communicate externally through 3-5 venues annually. You will work with the Executive and communications teams annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities.

You will share the responsibilities of senior design leaders, leading select clients to innovative design concepts that synthesize our clients’ culture, goals, and aspirations with the needs of people, community, society and the environment. Deliver solutions uniquely responsive to this expanded view of design impact. Lead design presentations, with an emphasis on storytelling and aiding client understanding of the design. Capture and communicate key client goals and metrics and how our design solutions add value.

Transforming the design team

You will nurture a community of designers in your region. Set the standard for an environment that exemplifies collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Partner with the Executive Director of Design in the recruitment of and retention of senior design leaders. Hold senior design leaders in your region accountable for the mentorship and growth of the next generation of design leaders. Ensure high-performance design teams are functioning in all offices in the region, and coordinate with the Regional Director, Regional Practice Director and Office Practice Leaders to fill creative talent gaps.

Most importantly, you will be an ambassador with your regional leadership team of our brand, responsible for demonstrating how our Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in our culture and in the way we partner with clients, and in our work.

Transforming the organization

You will be the leading regional voice for the firm’s design aspiration to be one of the most innovative, creative, and highly regarded impact-driven solutions design firms in the world. You will be an integral part of the regional leadership team and ensure that our design aspirations are considered in regional and firm business goals.

You will be a key participant in the definition and execution of a strategic regional growth plan. You will be a partner in your regional leadership team and engage with others in the firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. You will be responsible for engaging senior design leaders within your region as appropriate to participate in the process, take ownership, communicate, and champion the initiatives set forth.      

Your success will be measured not only by achieving the metrics of success of your region but the ultimate success of all regions. You and your regional leadership team will be accountable both to CEO and executive team and evaluated both as a single region as well as on the performance of all the regions collectively.

 Expectations

Demonstrable design talent

You must have evidence of your design ability through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work. Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required. Your abilities and recognition will ensure you attract the strongest design talent in your region.

Strong communication skills

Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value. Be a leading voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership to your region communicating design aspirations, outcomes, directions, and initiatives to our people. 

Leadership, management and community-building

Ability to manage a diverse team of creatives in architecture and other disciplines spread across multiple offices. You will forge a strong sense of connection and identity among the regional design leaders, both building a creative community and promoting their collaboration with other disciplines. Must be comfortable with basic managerial skills: hiring, design management and creative operations, and resource allocation.

Business fluency

Although you are a creative leader first, you must possess general fluency in regional and firm business metrics. You must understand how to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals. Contribute your leadership skills in concert with the Regional Director in the development and execution of a regional strategy focused on growth and impact, including achieving top line targets and successful financial results which will support a minimum 10% growth of the region year over year. You will be expected to support design-led growth initiatives in other regions.

 Mindsets

Innovative thinking

Demonstrate the ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions that address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment. Driven to challenge the status quo and find new solutions. As our Strategic Framework states, you must be willing to “develop the highest potential, best opportunities for strategic differentiation – our competitive advantages – and take them further, faster.”  

Collaborative approach

Support a culture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust. Take a collaborative approach to understanding organizational problems. Partner with our most strategic thinkers to advance our goal of harnessing Living-Centered Design for every client to transform their business and the impact they make in the world. Recruit, retain and grow mid-career design talent to be senior design leaders for the region and the firm. Empower design leaders in your region to build high-performance teams, to delegate effectively within their offices and nurture future leaders.

Business centric

You must possess a passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both. You will be expected to contribute to leading a region that supports the firm’s financial success. Your primary responsibility in this regard will be to define our design brand through excellence in the region’s work. You will also partner with the Regional Director to selectively curate the work we pursue or are called upon to do and build a culture of clients for life over commodity work.

Time Commitments

• Transforming design excellence: 60%
• Transforming the design team: 30%
• Transforming the organization: 10%

Targets and performance metrics for this role are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.

 HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.  
• Generally, at least 20 years of related experience in design leadership roles or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.  
• Current US Architectural Registration preferred.  
• Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to this role is preferred, including LEED.  
• Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work. Third party recognition of your work as a lead or supporting design role by local, regional, or national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is preferred.  
• Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills required.  
• Must be able to understand and execute business strategy.  
• Must have professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.  
• Travel required.   

Areas of Focus

Transforming design excellence

You will be accountable for design excellence and the overall design quality across the region. This responsibility will include regular touchpoints with senior design leaders and other design leaders in your region; holding virtual and in-person regional design-standard reviews; providing oversight of regional third-party recognition, including publication of projects in design and market-specific media outlets, as well as other potential opportunities for publication such as articles on research and innovation. Your region will be expected to regularly submit and successfully win design awards, contributing to firm portfolio.

You will be a leading voice for how our Living-Centered Design ethos is translated through our work with clients. Partner with marketing and communications teams to build strong narratives and communicate the impact of our work at a regional level. Represent the Firm externally at regional events, conferences and broader events that continually support the overall brand and direction of the firm. Write, speak and communicate externally through 3-5 venues annually. You will work with the Executive and communications teams annually to identify strategic placement / speaking opportunities.

You will share the responsibilities of senior design leaders, leading select clients to innovative design concepts that synthesize our clients’ culture, goals, and aspirations with the needs of people, community, society and the environment. Deliver solutions uniquely responsive to this expanded view of design impact. Lead design presentations, with an emphasis on storytelling and aiding client understanding of the design. Capture and communicate key client goals and metrics and how our design solutions add value.

Transforming the design team

You will nurture a community of designers in your region. Set the standard for an environment that exemplifies collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Partner with the Executive Director of Design in the recruitment of and retention of senior design leaders. Hold senior design leaders in your region accountable for the mentorship and growth of the next generation of design leaders. Ensure high-performance design teams are functioning in all offices in the region, and coordinate with the Regional Director, Regional Practice Director and Office Practice Leaders to fill creative talent gaps.

Most importantly, you will be an ambassador with your regional leadership team of our brand, responsible for demonstrating how our Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in our culture and in the way we partner with clients, and in our work.

Transforming the organization

You will be the leading regional voice for the firm’s design aspiration to be one of the most innovative, creative, and highly regarded impact-driven solutions design firms in the world. You will be an integral part of the regional leadership team and ensure that our design aspirations are considered in regional and firm business goals.

You will be a key participant in the definition and execution of a strategic regional growth plan. You will be a partner in your regional leadership team and engage with others in the firm, office, and market leadership to develop and implement a business plan which identifies key business strategies and entrepreneurial initiatives focused on the continued growth and impact of the region. You will be responsible for engaging senior design leaders within your region as appropriate to participate in the process, take ownership, communicate, and champion the initiatives set forth.      

Your success will be measured not only by achieving the metrics of success of your region but the ultimate success of all regions. You and your regional leadership team will be accountable both to CEO and executive team and evaluated both as a single region as well as on the performance of all the regions collectively.

 Expectations

Demonstrable design talent

You must have evidence of your design ability through a design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work. Third party recognition of your work as a lead designer by local, regional, and national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is required. Your abilities and recognition will ensure you attract the strongest design talent in your region.

Strong communication skills

Aptitude for communicating complex ideas, both business and design ideas, in a compelling manner that convinces others of their value. Be a leading voice in firm-wide meetings, and events. Provide inspirational leadership to your region communicating design aspirations, outcomes, directions, and initiatives to our people. 

Leadership, management and community-building

Ability to manage a diverse team of creatives in architecture and other disciplines spread across multiple offices. You will forge a strong sense of connection and identity among the regional design leaders, both building a creative community and promoting their collaboration with other disciplines. Must be comfortable with basic managerial skills: hiring, design management and creative operations, and resource allocation.

Business fluency

Although you are a creative leader first, you must possess general fluency in regional and firm business metrics. You must understand how to translate the strategic framework into regional growth goals. Contribute your leadership skills in concert with the Regional Director in the development and execution of a regional strategy focused on growth and impact, including achieving top line targets and successful financial results which will support a minimum 10% growth of the region year over year. You will be expected to support design-led growth initiatives in other regions.

 Mindsets

Innovative thinking

Demonstrate the ability and aptitude for innovative design solutions that address the challenges of people, business, community, society and the environment. Driven to challenge the status quo and find new solutions. As our Strategic Framework states, you must be willing to “develop the highest potential, best opportunities for strategic differentiation – our competitive advantages – and take them further, faster.”  

Collaborative approach

Support a culture of collaboration, transparency, safety and trust. Take a collaborative approach to understanding organizational problems. Partner with our most strategic thinkers to advance our goal of harnessing Living-Centered Design for every client to transform their business and the impact they make in the world. Recruit, retain and grow mid-career design talent to be senior design leaders for the region and the firm. Empower design leaders in your region to build high-performance teams, to delegate effectively within their offices and nurture future leaders.

Business centric

You must possess a passion for understanding our business and the business of our clients and seek continuous improvement for both. You will be expected to contribute to leading a region that supports the firm’s financial success. Your primary responsibility in this regard will be to define our design brand through excellence in the region’s work. You will also partner with the Regional Director to selectively curate the work we pursue or are called upon to do and build a culture of clients for life over commodity work.

Time Commitments

• Transforming design excellence: 60%
• Transforming the design team: 30%
• Transforming the organization: 10%

Targets and performance metrics for this role are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.

 HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program preferred.  
• Generally, at least 20 years of related experience in design leadership roles or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience leading others in a design studio or design practice segment required.  
• Current US Architectural Registration preferred.  
• Additional accreditation and/or training relevant to this role is preferred, including LEED.  
• Design portfolio of significant built and unbuilt work. Third party recognition of your work as a lead or supporting design role by local, regional, or national design awards programs and recognized design publications or digital platforms is preferred.  
• Strong oral presentation and storytelling skills required.  
• Must be able to understand and execute business strategy.  
• Must have professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully.  
• Travel required.   

• Submarket Growth: You will leverage Market Intelligence to develop and implement a business plan focused on future growth strategies, resource needs, and brand opportunities that position the submarket for the future. You will be accountable for the overall growth and success of the submarket.
• Strategic Client Positioning: Developing and positioning CannonDesign for new business opportunities with premier target clients and opportunities that advance our brand and achieve top line targets, which will support a minimum 10% growth of the submarket year over year. 
• Client Leadership: Leading, engaging and partnering, at the highest levels, with our clients on billable project-specific work. Advancing innovative solutions that differentiate the firm and foster strong long term client relationships that present opportunities for future work.
• Market Brand Enhancement: Acting as a leading voice for the submarket both externally and internally, visible in speaking events, writing and other activities that promote the firm and our work.

• Submarket Leadership: Responsible for developing and advancing strategic initiatives and client pursuit strategies that lead to the growth of the submarket. Working with other Market Leadership, lead the development of the business plan. This plan will outline strategies and actionable items that improve the submarket globally by advancing client engagement and development, market differentiation, brand recognition, and team building/leadership in concert with firm-wide goals.
• Top Line Development: Work with Market Leaders, Client Leaders, and other firm-wide resources to focus on growing the top line of the submarket by identifying and actively pursuing new target clients as well as nurturing existing ones. You will seek to identify and position CannonDesign in the marketplace and promote the full range of our integrated design services, supporting the advancement of Living-Centered Design in all phases of client engagement. In this role you will be accountable for the overall top line results of the submarket and will have a personal goal of achieving top line success of $5.0M per year in net signed fees.These targets are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.
• Client and Team Leadership: Lead by example. Demonstrate commitment to our clients by undertaking the work in an active way on select client project opportunities. Serve as a client leader and/or subject matter expert where appropriate.
• Understand the Market: Identify future market trends and opportunities for growth and advancement of the submarket. Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of the market, including “Best Practices,” and evidence-based and research-based design.
• Bottom Line Success: Collaborate with the Regional Director, Regional Process Director, Office Practice Leader, and Market Leaders to ensure that the business plan bottom line initiatives are successfully implemented. Achieve at a minimum the firm’s profitability goals for the market each year.
• Expertise and Resource Development: Know the Marketplace, build a network, and recruit top tier talent and expertise to build a high-performance team. In addition, assess, mentor and coach staff to develop future leaders in your submarket. Take ownership for the growth of a diverse and inclusive team. Assist in establishing an environment that encourages leadership, integrity, humility, respect, and responsibility, along with collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or engineering or a relevant field.
• Current Registration/Licensure in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering preferred. 
• Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role are preferred. 
• Must have a minimum 15 years of experience in the Mental/Behavioral Health Market within the Design Industry (A/E/C) with a preference for 20 years of related experience.
• Must have a proven track record of top line, strategic growth, market and team leadership, and business development success in the Mental/Behavioral Health Market within the Design Industry (A/E/C).
• Strong presentations skills are essential.
• Exceptional client and people leadership skills required. 
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to create and execute strategy is needed. 
• Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully is essential. 
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing, accountable teams.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound judgement and a sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation.  
• Some travel required.  

This role is a high level specialist, focused on providing project management within an office or market and team leadership, mentoring our people, advancing the quality of our work, integrating our range of design services, managing our processes, and delivering solid financial performance. Your initial assignment will be to provide project management for the healthcare planning team and planning stages of a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, MN.  Due to the scale of the project for your initial assignment, you will collaborate with a team of Project Managers and Leaders.

• Lead, develop and nurture a successful partnering relationship with our clients which will lead to future opportunities for CannonDesign.
• Develop and maintain positive client relations throughout the life of the project. Communicate design, planning, construction, and other issues to clients in a clear and compelling way.
• Develop a Partnering relationship with the client early in an engagement to establish shared expectations and provide clarity on how we will work together, the involvement of key stakeholders, and the timing of key decisions.
• Ensure appropriate client and internal communication including written project documentation.
  Play a lead role in key meetings and presentations.
• Participate in Business Development activity and partner with Marketing and Office Leadership as needed to help grow top line.
• Understand our contractual obligations to the client and the project to ensure that the team delivers on expectations for our scope of work and required services. Work proactively with the client to identify and obtain approvals for additions to scope of work or services prior to undertaking the work. Proactively communicate with and influence clients to approve and process payables for our services.
• Lead project teams, in conjunction with the client leadership, to develop project goals and work plans, and achieve quality, budget, schedule, innovation and profitability objectives.
• Facilitate the development, evolution and management of the work plan, budget, and schedule. Preferred tools include MS Project and Deltek Project Planning.
• Manage design and documentation process and implementation of the design during the construction process.
• Accountable to maintain the project record, includes but not limited to capture and documenting key decisions and records within the CannonDesign standard file structure.
• Accountable for Risk mitigation and Compliance.
• Accountable for developing a risk management plan and managing project Risks.
• Collaborate effectively with all team members. Generate and support a positive team environment: participation, empowerment, and accomplishment.
• Implement CannonDesign Method using process expectations, best practices, reference standards, tools, templates, and technology to achieve competitive advantage, superior service delivery and quality, and enhanced team productivity and profitability.
• Manage and coordinate workload of team and provide leadership of team activities. Communicate client objectives to team members in a clear and compelling way. Provide constructive feedback and mentoring to team members. Identify and share lessons learned with teams.
• Be a proactive resource to project teams in their decision-making processes and in the development of technically sound and innovative planning and design solutions.
• Meet with project team members on a regular basis to monitor work in progress and to assure that the firm’s best practice standards and procedures are being implemented.
• Responsible for ensuring that all statutory requirements for the project are achieved.
• Accountable for the QA/QC process. Monitor the technical quality of the projects. Enforce the application of QA/QC process standards and requirements. Additionally, be an active participant in the QAQC process.
• Coordinate with the Project Architect and the Quality leader in planning the work.
• Participate in negotiating the contract with other project leadership, the Business Practice Leader and Legal Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related degree required. 
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in project management roles  required.
• Must have 5 years of experience working on healthcare projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare industry processes and terms.
• Capability of performing in a project management role for single or multiple projects. 
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge in discipline.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must have strong client leadership skills.
• Strong project team management skills, capable of managing single or multiple projects.
• Must be capable of leading and mentoring less experienced staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Deltek Vision, Bluebeam as well as other data management software is required.
• Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Weekly onsite presence required.

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.