Healthcare Project Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Overview
Title: Healthcare Project Architect
Salary: $120k-$180k
Department: Architecture
Role Type: Full-time (In-office with flexibility)
Location: Charlotte, NC
About the Position: We are seeking a motivated Healthcare Project Architect to lead architectural design and documentation. This vital role involves managing the entire project lifecycle—from determining functional spatial needs with clients to overseeing on-site construction compliance. You will work in a creative, collaborative environment on high-impact healthcare projects that require a deep understanding of medical facility programming and cross-disciplinary integration.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Lead collaborative project teams, providing clear guidance and open communication to ensure high-performance design solutions and project success.
Client Programming: Work directly with customers to determine functional and spatial needs, equipment requirements, materials, anticipated costs, and construction timelines.
Design & Documentation: Create scale drawings and comprehensive contracts for construction; develop project layouts and integrated engineering solutions for client approval.
Technical Oversight: Manage junior designers’ drawings and specifications; establish and monitor discipline-specific programs to ensure technical accuracy.
Construction Administration: Oversee construction contracts on-site to ensure plan compliance and design intent are met during the building phase.
Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Work closely with internal engineering teams and external consultants; maintain project momentum through detailed meeting minutes and team updates.
Mentorship: Provide feedback and assistance to junior staff to support their skill and career development.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 10 years in the A/E industry, with at least 6 years as a licensed professional. Specific experience in healthcare projects is required.
Licensure: State Architectural License and NCARB Certification are required.
Education: Five-year Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
Technical Skills: High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
Logistics: U.S. Citizenship is required (Federal Contractor status); ability to travel up to 20% depending on project needs.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: LEED AP or other sustainability-related credentials.
Professional Presence: Strong communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Benefits & Perks
Vacation: Up to five weeks of vacation (depending on experience).
Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision with company assistance; free short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
Financial: Company-matched 401(k), HSA/FSA options, and professional license bonuses.
Wellness: 8 paid holidays, a "Birthday Floating Holiday," and an Employee Assistance Program.
Growth: Continued educational reimbursement with manager pre-approval.

Work arrangement
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