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Candace Small

Candace Small

Architect

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Design Phase Manager at Mortenson | Let's Redefine Possible®

  • Education

    • Bowling Green State University

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Architecture and Environmental Design

      Activities and Societies: AIA Toledo Chapter Senior Architecture Award Mortar Board- Chapter Vice President Phi Eta Sigma- Chapter President Undergraduate Student Government- Committee Chair Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges

    • Illinois Institute of Technology

      2005 - 2008
      Master Architecture

  • Experience

    • SmithGroupJJR

      May 2008 - May 2013
      Architect

      Healthcare Experience-Experience in programming and planning healthcare spaces on both the macro and micro level for community healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and VA hospitals. Completed VA SEPS training.-Project manager on smaller scale healthcare projects.-Experience in all phases of a project from programming to construction-Responsible for medical equipment and technology coordination within individual rooms.-In depth knowledge base of the unique needs of hospital architecture.-Experience with Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Certificate of Need process.-Interested in evidenced based design, infection control, and material research to create a safer, healthier, healing environment.Medical Simulation Healthcare Education Experience-Lead medical simulation planner for a 60,000 SF simulation and conference room space.-Project architect for a new College of Pharmacy space.-Speaker at 2012 Texas College & University Facilities Professionals Conference, “Beyond borders: Designing for Interprofessional Education and Simulation”Sustainability Experience-Responsible for LEED documentation on projects registered in Interior Design and Construction v2, New Construction and Major Renovation v2.2 and 2009, and Healthcare 2009.-Developed and taught at LEED training classes for the Chicago office. Show less

    • City Colleges of Chicago

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
      Online Course Facilitator

      Instructor for History of Architecture I and History of Architecture II

    • VOA now Stantec

      May 2013 - Oct 2016
      Architect

      - Project architect and medical planner for endoscopy suites, interventional radiology, and observation units at university medical center and community healthcare systems- Provided team leadership for the development of technical documents, engineering coordination, and medical equipment integration.- Successful track record in repeat client work, client interviews, and business development.- Presenter at 2014 Building Chicago / Greening the Heartland and 2015 and 2016 NeoCon Chicago conferences. Show less

    • Mortenson

      Oct 2016 - now

      • Senior Design Phase Manager | Healthcare Market Leader

        Feb 2024 - now

      • Design Phase Manager

        Oct 2016 - Apr 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate DBIA

      Design-Build Institute of America
      Jun 2017

    • American Institute of Architects

      The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
      Jun 2011
      View certificate certificate

    • Lean Six Sigma for Healthcare black belt certification

      Purdue University
      Jul 2014

    • Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification

      The Center for Health Design
      Aug 2011
      View certificate certificate

    • LEED AP BD+C

      Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
      Jan 2008
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Candace Small
      BD+C's 40 Under 40 class of 2013 Building Design + Construction May 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by AIA Chicago on Jan 2025
      AIA ChicagoAssociated with Candace Small

    • Chicago Chapter Board Member

      Issued by ACE Mentor Program of America on Sept 2023
      ACE Mentor Program of AmericaAssociated with Candace Small

    • Programs Committee Member

      Issued by AMFP Chicago - Association of Medical Facility Professionals Chicago Chapter on Jun 2023
      AMFP Chicago - Association of Medical Facility Professionals Chicago ChapterAssociated with Candace Small

    • Healthcare Knowledge Community Chair

      Issued by AIA Chicago on Jan 2014
      AIA ChicagoAssociated with Candace Small

    • National Chair for Center for Green Schools

      Issued by U.S. Green Building Council on Jul 2011
      U.S. Green Building CouncilAssociated with Candace Small