Architectural Project Manager - Healthcare

Design Collaborative; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Collaborative is seeking a full-time Architectural Project Manager in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role involves leading design efforts on healthcare projects, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates with a strong background in architectural project management and experience in the healthcare sector are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will coordinate project schedules, manage budgets, and support junior staff development within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working within an architecture/design firm.
• 2+ years of project management experience in the healthcare market.
• Independent management of projects with client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare projects from concept through construction.
• Manage collaboration between architecture and design teams.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Healthcare-specific codes knowledge

BIM modeling

Revit proficiency

Organizational skills

Leadership aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture from NCARB accredited school

Registered Architect (RA) licensure preferred

Board Certification by ACHA preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Design Collaborative is seeking a full‑time Architectural Project Manager for the Healthcare Studio with the skill set and passion to lead the design process, lead a multi‑disciplinary design team, and help grow our Healthcare market. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and consultants, and they will lead the design efforts on a wide range of medical facility design projects that support both patient care and operational efficiency. They will manage the day‑to‑day responsibilities of a project, including the project team, resources, scheduling, and budget. This individual will play a key role in the continued success of the team through their ability to build relationships, lead and manage projects, and assist with the mentorship and growth of team members. Most importantly, this leader fully embraces Our Way of Working, which is what makes our culture so unique and strong, and they are eager to lead the efforts in improving people’s worlds and promote healing in the spaces they help to create.

We are seeking Architectural Project Management professionals at the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager levels. Candidates will be considered based on experience, skillset, project management autonomy level, and project/team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture from an NCARB accredited school
• Registered Architect (RA) licensure preferred
• Board Certification by the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) preferred, but not required
• 5+ years’ experience working within an architecture/design firm
• 2+ years of project management experience leading projects in the healthcare market
• Project Manager: Independent management of projects or major project components, with responsibility for client coordination, consultant oversight, and delivery
• Senior Project Manager: Leadership of complex projects, mentoring team members, managing client relationships, and contributing to strategic planning and quality oversight

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with healthcare-specific codes (FGI Guidelines, NFPA, ADA), Department of Health submission and approval processes, and general experience designing for inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings
• Understanding of medical planning principles, clinical workflow, and department adjacencies
• Experience coordinating with healthcare providers, consultants, and equipment vendors
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple deadlines, and coordinate schedules
• Ability to shift from big picture awareness to technical details, ensuring the highest level of quality
• Knowledge and understanding of BIM modeling
• Proficiency with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication skills internally within a team as well as externally with current or prospective, clients, consultants, and members of the community
• Strong leadership aptitude and a desire to grow in a leadership capacity
• Experience successfully taking projects from programming through construction

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead healthcare projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, design integrity, and timely delivery.
• Team Coordination: Manage collaboration between in‑house architecture, MEP, and interior design teams across both office locations.
• Scheduling & Budgeting: Develop and manage project schedules, staffing, and budgets to meet deadlines and financial goals.
• Client Management: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, guiding project vision and ensuring satisfaction throughout.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee design documentation, overall and healthcare‑specific code compliance, and coordination of building systems.
• Equipment Integration: Collaborative with clients, owners, and vendors to coordinate medical and diagnostic equipment integration into projects.
• Permitting & Approvals: Manage submittals, coordinate with local jurisdictions, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Construction Administration: Lead construction phase services including site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists.
• Mentorship: Support the development of junior staff and foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented team culture.
• Multi‑Office Collaboration: Ensure consistent project delivery and communication between both firm locations.