Healthcare Design Lead | Project Architect

Medium; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cuningham is seeking a Project Architect/Project Manager in Phoenix to grow with our healthcare-focused portfolio and broader practice. You will lead design and technical delivery while mentoring teams, managing client expectations, and guiding projects from concept through documentation.

You will collaborate across market sectors, embrace regenerative design, and coordinate with consultants to ensure strong outcomes and sustainable, durable solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading design and documentation on small to medium-scale projects.
• Healthcare design experience or interest in healthcare market growth.
• Curious problem-solver who enjoys learning and improving workflows.
• Detail-oriented with ability to balance bold ideas with feasibility, sustainability, and durability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design solutions, coordination, and production across small to medium projects through all phases.
• Partner with Project Manager to build a high-performing team and mentor members.
• Lead client communication, manage expectations, and provide constructive feedback.
• Champion regenerative design benefiting built, social, and natural environments.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to drive strong design outcomes.
• Identify project risks early and raise concerns to PM and PM Executive.
• Own QA/QC and ensure a complete set of contract documents.
• Lead coordination with specs team and AHJ communications.
• Support construction administration, site observations, and verifications.
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, and related content.
• Maintain responsible control over submissions requiring your seal.

Skills

Licensed Architect

Project leadership

Healthcare design

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

Cuningham is seeking a Project Architect/Project Manager in Phoenix to grow with our healthcare-focused portfolio and broader practice. You will lead design and technical delivery while mentoring teams, managing client expectations, and guiding projects from concept through documentation.

You will collaborate across market sectors, embrace regenerative design, and coordinate with consultants to ensure strong outcomes and sustainable, durable solutions.