Healthcare Project Architect Lead | Design & Technical Lead

Design Careers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Careers in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Project Architect to join our healthcare-focused practice. You will lead technical development from design through construction documentation, translating concepts into buildable solutions.

The ideal candidate combines architectural rigor with design sensitivity, leads technical teams, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with design leaders, project managers, consultants, and clients to deliver complex healthcare projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture.
• Excellent knowledge of architectural detailing, documentation, and consultant coordination.
• Strong Revit/BIM capabilities.
• Knowledge of building systems, codes, materials, and construction methods.
• Experience developing and coordinating construction documents.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams within an integrated design environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical development of projects from design through construction documentation.
• Establishing documentation and delivery strategies for complex healthcare projects.
• Translating design concepts into coordinated, buildable architectural solutions.
• Managing drawing production, detailing, and technical coordination.
• Coordinating architecture with structural, MEP, medical planning, and specialty consultants.
• Identifying technical challenges and driving them through resolution.
• Reviewing project documentation for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Supporting BIM/Revit coordination across the project team.
• Maintaining design intent while balancing constructability, codes, building systems, and project requirements.
• Collaborating closely with project leadership to meet schedules and deliverables.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to architects and designers.
• Participating in construction-phase activities and helping resolve field and documentation issues.

Skills

Architectural detailing

Documentation

Consultant coordination

Communication & collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

Design Careers in Philadelphia is seeking a Lead Project Architect to join our healthcare-focused practice. You will lead technical development from design through construction documentation, translating concepts into buildable solutions.

The ideal candidate combines architectural rigor with design sensitivity, leads technical teams, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with design leaders, project managers, consultants, and clients to deliver complex healthcare projects.