Healthcare Project Architect

NBBJ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ in Boston is looking for a Healthcare Project Architect with at least 8 years of experience in architectural design. The role involves leading healthcare projects, collaborating with clients and team members, and ensuring design excellence.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, strong communication skills, and the ability to work within a collaborative team environment. Join our dynamic team to make an impactful contribution to healthcare architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the architectural field.
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment.
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients and team members to develop options and solutions.
• Interpret design concepts into workable construction systems.
• Prepare and maintain documentation from schematic design through construction.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture

Job description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

The role at a glance:

NBBJ's Boston studio is seeking a highly collaborative Healthcare Project Architect to join our team. We are seeking a talented professional who has worked primarily with large-scale, healthcare projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Project Architect will be a strong communicator who performs architectural design and delivery for projects, including the construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.

This is an opportunity to join a fully integrated design studio where a diverse group of technical architects, interior designers, medical planners and clinical consultants collaborate as a team from concept design through construction.

In your new role, you will:

• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.
• May participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.

What you will need to succeed:

• 8+ years of experience in the architectural field
• Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture degree
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with healthcare projects strong desired, not required
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $109,000 and $130,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.