Architectural Designer III

Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region. Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for an Architectural Designer III to create Schematic and architectural drawings. They will develop and manage project designs for a variety of construction projects, including new construction, remodels, renovations and special projects. In addition, the Design Team Associate III will assist with researching project requirements, project planning, project design, and code research. Architectural Designer III will review and determine the accuracy of building dept. comments, making corrections or challenging the comments. They will also manage outside project Architects through ground up construction. Responsibilities: Produces schematic drawings, implements standard specifications, addressing redlines and coordinating work. Assist in review of submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and preparation of instruction documents (OSI’s) for any changes to plans or work during construction phase. Establish productive working relationships, and deal effectively, and cooperatively with team members, consultants, and government agencies. Coordinate projects and drawings with team members and consultants for conflicts and discrepancies. Maintains an organized filing system. Performs special projects duties, including but not limited to; project research, planning, design, and code research. Performs field measurements to serve as a basis for take-off work or for drawing development. Supervision and guidance mainly concern overall objectives, critical issues, and new design concepts or standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: B.A. or M.A. Degree in Architecture. Minimum of 3 years of experience of Architectural Design 3 years of experience of Architectural Design, in an Architectural firm. Experience in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Photoshop and Office Suite. REVIT Proficient. Commercial, Healthcare, OSHPD 3 / HCAI experience is a plus. A working knowledge of the latest editions of the CBC. Ability to ensure accuracy and completeness and to self-check own work. ? Knowledge of City inner workings when permitting and the ability to contest and challenge comments referencing the current building code, and any applicable Municipal Code. Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; No suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations. Rewards: Job type: Regular Full Time Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs IndFacilities The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved. We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $33.00 - $38.46 ($68,640 - $80,000 Annualized) Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

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