Architect Project Manager

Actalent; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 130,872,000 - 185,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Actalent in Charlotte, NC, is seeking an Architectural Project Manager with a strong healthcare design background to lead complex projects from concept through completion. The role focuses on guiding multidisciplinary teams, building client relationships, and ensuring project success.

The position is hybrid, based in the Charlotte region, offering collaboration in the office and active project engagement, with a contract-to-hire pathway and competitive pay for experienced professionals in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) certification.
• 12+ years of architectural experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Healthcare project experience required.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare projects from concept through completion, serving as a trusted partner to clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with operational, business, and accounting leadership to ensure project success.
• Champion quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the healthcare practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Healthcare project experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (RA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Architectural Project Manager | Healthcare

Healthcare Architecture Experts Wanted.

Some architects design buildings.

Others design environments that support healing, innovation, and life-changing care.

We're looking for an experienced Architectural Project Manager with a strong background in healthcare design and project delivery to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to lead complex healthcare projects, partner with industry-leading clients, and play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare environments.

If you've built your career managing healthcare projects and are ready to take on greater responsibility, influence, and impact, we'd love to connect.

Why This Role Stands Apart

Healthcare architecture is one of the most complex and rewarding sectors in the industry. It demands technical expertise, strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of how the built environment supports patient outcomes.

We're seeking a leader who can confidently guide teams, build trusted client relationships, navigate project complexities, and deliver exceptional results.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful work, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to a culture where innovation, quality, and people come first.

What You'll Own

As an Architectural Project Manager, you'll lead healthcare projects from concept through completion, serving as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project teams.

• Manage complex healthcare projects through all phases of design and delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, design reviews, and coordination efforts.
• Collaborate with operational, business, and accounting leadership to ensure project success.
• Champion quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the continued growth of the healthcare practice.

What You Bring

You're a problem solver, relationship builder, and leader who thrives in complex project environments.

You understand the unique challenges of healthcare design and know how to balance client expectations, project goals, budgets, schedules, and team dynamics to drive successful outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect (RA)
• 12+ years of architectural experience
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Healthcare project experience required
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing hospital, clinical, ambulatory care, or healthcare campus projects
• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience
• PMP Certification
• Experience mentoring and leading project teams
• Passion for contributing to an employee-owned culture

Where You'll Work

This hybrid role is based in the Charlotte region, offering a balance of office collaboration and project engagement.

You’ll join an employee-owned team of industry professionals who are passionate about design excellence, client success, and creating spaces that make a lasting impact. Here, your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your contributions directly influence the success of our projects and our people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $64.90/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program term