Healthcare Project Architect: Design, Coordination & QA

Perkins&Will; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will in Dallas is seeking a Project Architect to lead design efforts, coordinate documentation, and ensure conformance with firm standards. You will navigate complex project realities, respond to technical implications, and mentor team members.

You will manage regulatory reviews, coordination with authorities, and construction contract administration while maintaining strong client communication and a focus on design excellence across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required.
• Architectural licensure required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design: LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, or ILFI Living Future.

Responsibilities

• Understand and contribute to the design process and project goals across disciplines.
• Coordinate project documentation and deliverables.
• Review deliverables for conformance with firm standards and design intent.
• Address quality control comments at each phase.
• Lead project coordination among internal disciplines and external consultants.
• Communicate with clients on technical matters.
• Administer regulatory reviews and coordination with authorities.
• Lead construction contract administration activities (submittals, RFIs, site observations, closeout).
• Maintain awareness of building technologies and engineering systems.
• Contribute to project marketing, proposals, and interviews.
• Participate in design reviews and charettes.
• Mentor staff and foster collaboration.

Skills

Building codes

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Specifications

Construction admin

Team coordination

Client communication

Design leadership

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

LEED GA (within 6 months)

LEED AP / WELL AP / SITES AP / CPHC options

Tools

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign/Photoshop)

Enscape / Lumion / V-Ray

3D printing / Laser cutting

Pollination / Ladybug & Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins & Will in Dallas is seeking a Project Architect to lead design efforts, coordinate documentation, and ensure conformance with firm standards. You will navigate complex project realities, respond to technical implications, and mentor team members.

You will manage regulatory reviews, coordination with authorities, and construction contract administration while maintaining strong client communication and a focus on design excellence across disciplines.