Lead Project Architect

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

Join a nationally recognized architecture and design practice with a deep commitment to improving the environments where healthcare happens. This is a firm where healthcare isn’t simply another market sector—it’s a core focus, bringing together architecture, planning, design, and technical expertise to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing health systems today.

With a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture and a strong pipeline of sophisticated healthcare work, the Philadelphia team is looking for a Lead Project Architect who can combine technical expertise with design sensitivity and help turn ambitious ideas into exceptionally well-executed buildings.

The Role

As Lead Project Architect, you’ll take a key role in the technical development and delivery of healthcare projects, working closely with design leaders, project managers, consultants, and clients.

You’ll be responsible for:

• 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 key deliverables
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to architects and designers
• Participating in construction-phase activities and helping resolve field and documentation issues

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong architect who also understands the importance of design quality.

You’ll bring:

• 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
• The ability to lead technical teams while working effectively within an integrated design environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become an important technical voice within a healthcare-focused design practice known for tackling complex projects and creating environments that make a meaningful difference to patients, clinicians, and communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how projects are designed, documented, coordinated, and ultimately built—while working alongside specialists who genuinely understand the complexities of healthcare architecture.

For an experienced Project Architect looking for challenging healthcare work, technical leadership, and a collaborative Philadelphia studio, this is a compelling next step.