Healthcare Project Captain & PM - CA Docs Lead

SWA Architects (Pasadena, CA); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

SWA Architects in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Healthcare Architectural Job Captain / Project Manager who thrives in the demanding world of California healthcare architecture. This role focuses on coordinating complex documents and ensuring compliance with OSHPD-like standards, with an emphasis on clean, coordinated drawings.

You will drive construction document production for hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers from schematic design through CA department closeout.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of architectural experience (Job Captain) or more (PM) with healthcare projects.
• Strong knowledge of California Title 24, CBC, and HCAI regulations.
• Proactive problem solver who collaborates with teams and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Drive healthcare project construction documents from SD through CA with coordination.
• Lead QA/QC and ensure plan-check ready drawing sets.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and field issues during construction.
• Mentor staff and foster technical excellence on projects.
• Lead internal/external meetings and educational discussions.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solver

Leadership

Education

Licensed architect preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

SWA Architects in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Healthcare Architectural Job Captain / Project Manager who thrives in the demanding world of California healthcare architecture. This role focuses on coordinating complex documents and ensuring compliance with OSHPD-like standards, with an emphasis on clean, coordinated drawings.

You will drive construction document production for hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers from schematic design through CA department closeout.