Healthcare Project Architect: Design Leadership & Growth

LGA Partners, LP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development stipends

Lunch & learns and study groups

Flexible work schedules

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

LGA Partners, with offices in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, seeks a Project Architect to support its Healthcare Studio. You will translate client needs into validated design solutions, coordinate with consultants, and manage documentation across all project phases.

The role emphasizes healthcare knowledge, strong REVIT/AutoCAD skills, and meticulous QA/QC to ensure life-safety compliance and code adherence. You’ll contribute to design development and client communications while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or similar degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AEC industry, healthcare market highly advantageous
• Professional licensure in Architecture preferred
• Thorough knowledge of building construction systems, materials, code, and industry standards including life safety codes, FGI guidelines, and regulatory requirements specific to healthcare occupancies
• Knowledge of healthcare permitting process within PA, OH, and WV desired
• Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other industry software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication
• Strong design and technical skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• Able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support and implement project design as directed by Project Leaders
• Ensure the overall design quality aligns with firm standards and client expectations
• Develop and prepare project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with LGA’s design standards
• Coordinate consultant deliverables and design integration across disciplines
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with life safety, constructability, and quality standards
• Verify that all designs and documents meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other jurisdiction requirements
• Conduct thorough site analyses, addressing geotechnical, environmental, social, and contextual factors
• Monitor construction progress to ensure design intent is accurately implemented during the construction phase
• Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, including forms, correspondence, client communications, and project data
• Communicate design-related updates and decisions with clients and internal teams throughout all project phases
• Support project organization through administrative tasks such as filing, document control, and archiving

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Deadlines

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LGA Partners, with offices in Pittsburgh and Cleveland, seeks a Project Architect to support its Healthcare Studio. You will translate client needs into validated design solutions, coordinate with consultants, and manage documentation across all project phases.

The role emphasizes healthcare knowledge, strong REVIT/AutoCAD skills, and meticulous QA/QC to ensure life-safety compliance and code adherence. You’ll contribute to design development and client communications while meeting deadlines.