Project Architect

DesignGroup; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Half-day Fridays

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Indianapolis is seeking a Project Architect to join their Healthcare project team. You will lead projects from concept to construction, focusing on sustainable and functional healthcare environments. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in healthcare projects, strong mentoring abilities, and expertise in construction administration. Enjoy a collaborative, people-first culture with flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience with a focus on mid-large scale healthcare projects.
• Registered Architect (RA) required.
• Proven success leading Construction Administration and complex healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire project teams on mid-to-large scale healthcare projects.
• Translate design intent into precise construction documents.
• Oversee junior staff and ensure quality, budget, and schedule goals are met.
• Manage Construction Administration tasks including RFIs, submittals, and site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Design Review

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DesignGroup has expanded into Indianapolis due toa growing healthcare practice.

We’re seeking a Project Architect to add to the Healthcare project team.

What sets us apart?

• Focus on sustainable design in healthcare, education, library, civic & office space projects.
• Debt-free growth
• Highly competitive compensation
• A culture that values sustainable design and work-life balance.

Join our award-winning firm as a Project Architect and lead talented project teams designing inspiring, functional, and sustainable healthcare environments across the region.

You’ll serve as both technical expert and creative leader, guiding projects from concept through construction while mentoring the next generation of architects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire project teams on mid-to-large scale healthcare projects.
• Translate design intent into precise construction documents in collaboration with PMs, engineers, and clients.
• Oversee junior staff and consultants to ensure quality, budget, and schedule goals are met.
• Conduct design reviews, code analyses, and coordinate approvals with officials.
• Manage Construction Administration tasks, including RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Present design concepts and represent the firm in client and owner/user meetings.
• Foster mentorship and growth across your team.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional architectural experience with a focus on mid-large scale healthcare projects..
• Expertise: Proven success leading Construction Administration and complex healthcare environments.
• Leadership: Collaborative mindset with strong mentoring abilities.
• Software: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Licensure: Registered Architect (RA) required.

Why Join Us

• Design award-winning healthcare projects that transform communities.
• Collaborative, people-first culture with genuine work-life balance.
• Hybrid flexibility + half-day Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and growth opportunities.