Architectural Project Manager - Healthcare

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 98,200 - 142,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid family leave

Job summary

A global design firm is seeking a Project Manager in Los Angeles to manage large-scale architecture projects. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, ensuring projects meet budget and schedule expectations, while fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field and a valid California Architect License. With over 10 years of experience, strong leadership, and project management skills, you will contribute to impactful healthcare design. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with leading and implementation of Lean Tools preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex tasks on multiple projects.
• Lead the project team to meet design and budget expectations.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Budget Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field

Licensed Architect (California preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Newforma

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

Job description

Stantec Buildings Overview

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

With over 3,000 colleagues in six countries sharing knowledge to bring the most advanced solutions to clients, our integrated platform is unmatched and through the power of design we are improving health worldwide. We are a collaborative, client‑centric organization and we recognize that our shared journey depends on prioritizing community wellness and health equity. This understanding helps us bring value, innovation, and leading‑edge best practices to visionary clients around the world. Our collaborative and integrated approach has led to Stantec ranking #1 Healthcare Architect/Design Firm by Commercial Construction & Renovation, the #3 Healthcare Architecture/Engineering by Building Design + Construction’s 2020 Giants 400 Report and among the top 10 firms globally working in P3/APD (ENR). In 2020 alone, we completed over 21 million square feet of healthcare projects and to date our practitioners have created and shared thousands of evidence‑based design articles. Transecting the full care continuum, and the full spectrum of planning, architecture and engineering design services, our fully integrated practice and subject matter experts are consistently advancing design for behavioral health, oncology inclusive of particle therapy, children’s care, ambulatory care, senior care, preventative care, academic medical centers, as well as the most acute care settings including field hospitals.

We collaborate across buildings to bring best in class innovations from Stantec’s hospitality, workplace, commercial, cultural, and industrial markets—delivering progressive health care environments that improve patient outcomes. If you are looking to join a remarkable team of passionate, collaborative, and talented designers, this might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to the health market.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing complex tasks on small, medium to large size projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct the work throughout the life of the project to successfully deliver the project to the client.
• Keep the Principal in Charge informed of progress on project expectations, deadlines, and deliverables and understand the limits of the decision‑making responsibilities of the role and respect the boundaries of the Principal in Charge’s responsibilities.
• Lead the client and project team to assure the project design meets the client budget, schedule, program, and design intent.
• Assist in the negotiation and development of project agreements.
• Develop and manage project budget, schedule, and overall work plan to realize target financial performance.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and motivate project teams.
• Assure that Project Management Framework tasks are timely completed and properly documented for compliance.
• Lead project coordination and owner/site meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub‑contractors.
• Manage and track change orders, applications for payment by contractors and other contractual modifications impacting budget and schedule.
• Work with Operations Manager in determining project staffing needs and recommending personnel.
• Direct client invoicing and effectively manage collections.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Capable of simultaneously supporting one or more Principal’s in Charge on multiple projects.
• Thorough understanding of accessibility codes, life‑safety codes, building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Take direction well, however, proactively takes appropriate action without requiring continued direction.
• Effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Team player with the client, entire project team and contractor.
• Effectively able to manage project team and align workloads to project delivery schedule and costs.
• Effective negotiator and communicator.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Newforma; Prefer experience with Revit, SketchUp, and Bluebeam.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field
• Licensed Architect, California preferred.
• California Healthcare (HCAI) experience preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Experience with leading and implementation of Lean Tools preferred
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP a plus

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $98,200.00 - Max Salary $142,300.00

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: BC‑2014 Buildings‑US California AID
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 07/08/2025 07:08:43
Req ID: 1001836

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.