Architect – Healthcare – Tampa Bay

Stengel Hill Architecture; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stengel Hill Architecture seeks an experienced, licensed Architect with a strong healthcare design background to lead complex projects in the Tampa Bay area. The role requires coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships through all design and construction phases.

The candidate will guide technical leadership, ensure architectural documentation quality, and maintain current knowledge of Florida AHCA processes, codes, and healthcare standards as part of ongoing project

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in Florida
• lengthy experience coordinating complex healthcare projects
• strong knowledge of healthcare planning, codes, and building systems

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare architectural projects through all phases of design and construction
• Coordinate project teams, consultants, schedules, and deliverables
• Mentor staff and ensure quality control of project documentation
• Maintain knowledge of AHCA requirements and permitting processes
• Support client relationships and project pursuits

Skills

Leadership/Project management

Team coordination

Client relationship

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Summary

Stengel Hill (SH) is seeking an experienced, licensed Architect with a strong background in healthcare design to join our Tampa Bay office. This role is intended for a seasoned professional with demonstrated success leading complex healthcare projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing client relationships throughout all phases of design and construction.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and project leadership skills, experience working within healthcare environments, and the ability to effectively coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and healthcare user groups. Candidates with familiarity within the Tampa Bay and Florida healthcare market are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

• Lead and manage healthcare architectural projects through all phases of design and construction
• Coordinate and oversee project teams, consultants, schedules, and deliverables to support successful project execution
• Collaborate with Principals and firm leadership to support client relationships and healthcare project pursuits
• Provide technical leadership, project coordination, and quality control for project documentation and deliverables
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, consultant coordination, and project interviews as needed
• Prepare and review construction documents, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and construction administration documentation
• Coordinate with internal design and technical teams to ensure projects align with client goals, project scope, schedule, and budget
• Mentor and support the professional development of architectural staff and project team members
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable healthcare codes, AHCA requirements, permitting processes, and industry standards
• Support client relationship development and participate in project pursuit activities, as applicable
• Maintain strong coordination with consultants, contractors, and healthcare user groups throughout the project lifecycle

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Active Florida Architect license required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive architectural experience, including experience leading complex projects and project teams
• Demonstrated experience coordinating healthcare projects through Florida AHCA review, permitting, and approval processes
• Demonstrated experience leading acute care, behavioral health, and other healthcare project types
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning, clinical coordination, building systems, construction materials, detailing, and applicable codes
• Experience managing projects through all phases of design and construction administration
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills
• Revit proficiency required; working knowledge of AutoCAD a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Market familiarity within the Tampa Bay and/or Florida healthcare sector preferred
• Experience participating in project pursuits and client presentations
• Experience mentoring and leading architectural staff