Project Architect-Healthcare

Default Brand; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Wellness Time

9 paid Holidays

Parental & Related Leaves of Absence

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Transit and Parking Allowance

Job summary

Moody Nolan seeks a technical lead Architect to coordinate documentation and lead healthcare design across all project phases.

You will oversee consultants, manage permits, review RFIs, and mentor junior staff while maintaining design intent and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field required.
• Professional licensure in Architecture required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience, including healthcare.
• Experience delivering healthcare renovation and ground-up projects.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning, building codes, life safety, accessibility, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development, coordination, and production of project documents through all design and construction phases.
• Coordinate architecture, structural, MEP, and specialty consultants to ensure integrated documents.
• Resolve complex design challenges while maintaining goals, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee drawing production, specifications, detailing, and QC for complete deliverables.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to support schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate permitting activities with authorities throughout permitting and construction.
• Lead technical review of RFIs, submittals, substitutions, and other construction administration tasks.
• Mentor junior team members and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Revit

Construction administration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This role is responsible for coordinating project documentation, leading technical development, integrating consultant work, and ensuring projects are delivered with a high level of quality, constructability, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare design and technical experience, a thorough understanding of healthcare codes and building systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, medical planners, consultants, and clients. This individual serves as the technical lead throughout project delivery, ensuring design intent is maintained while supporting efficient project execution and successful construction outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development, coordination, and production of project documentation throughout all phases of design and construction.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty consultants to ensure an integrated, accurate, and technically sound set of construction documents.
• Resolve complex technical design challenges while maintaining project goals, design intent, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee drawing production, specifications, detailing, and quality control to support a coordinated and complete project deliverable.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to support project schedules, technical milestones, and consultant coordination.
• Coordinate permitting activities and interface with authorities having jurisdiction throughout permitting and construction.
• Lead technical review of RFIs, submittals, substitutions, and other construction administration activities to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior team members and promote technical excellence, consistency, and best practices across project teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field required.
• Professional licensure in Architecture required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional architectural experience, including healthcare project experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering healthcare renovation and ground-up projects through multiple phases of design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, construction detailing, and building systems.
• Experience preparing and coordinating construction documents and providing construction administration services.
• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and standard architectural documentation tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and consultant coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional technical quality.
• LEED accreditation or other relevant credentials preferred.

Why Moody Nolan?

Moody Nolan is a diverse workplace, founded on the principles of equity and inclusion. We believe the best designs come from divergent perspectives working together toward a common goal. We pursue design excellence and use architecture as a catalyst to uplift and empower communities.

With 12 offices nationwide, we champion one another in achieving career aspirations while balancing life's demands. We’re always looking for new talent to join us in creating the future of design.

What we do

We practice responsive architecture and responsible citizenship— designing solutions unique to our clients, community, and the environment. We listen intently and analyze creatively to design spaces that reflect the culture of our clients and the communities they serve. As responsible citizens, we design spaces that prioritize human health and protect the Earth’s ecosystems.

We believe in leading by example— it’s why our firm is diverse by design. As the largest African American-owned firm, equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our design decisions. We challenge the status quo to create equitable design solutions that address systemic racism and inspire positive social change.

What we offer

• Paid Vacation and Wellness Time
• 9 paid Holidays
• Parental & Related Leaves of Absence
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Programs
• Section 125 Premium Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Certification and Licensure Credit
• Career Mentoring and Advancement
• Transit and Parking Allowance

Starting salary: $95,000 (The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and office location.)

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you.

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