Project Architect, Project Manager

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished Architect to lead design solutions and documentation for healthcare-focused, small to medium‑scale projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants and contractors, and ensure a complete set of high‑quality contract documents through all project phases.

You should be licensed or pursuing licensure, bring 6+ years of leadership experience, and excel at client communication, risk management, and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect (or actively pursuing licensure).
• 6+ years of experience leading design and documentation on small to medium-scale projects.
• Healthcare design experience, or strong interest in growing into the healthcare market, along with flexibility to work across other sectors.
• A naturally curious problem solver who enjoys learning new things and finding better ways to work.
• Someone who takes pride in the details and thrives on solving difficult technical challenges.
• Solid technical grounding in code review, building envelope systems, and construction documentation, with the judgment to balance bold ideas with what is realistic, feasible, sustainable, and durable.
• A collaborative leader who shares knowledge, mentors others, and helps raise the bar for the whole team.
• Someone who shows up with respect, empathy, and genuine commitment to teammates and clients alike.

Responsibilities

• Lead design solutions, coordination, and production across projects through all phases.
• Partner with the Project Manager to build a high-performing team and support member growth through thoughtful task assignment and mentorship.
• Lead client communication, managing expectations, and providing clear, bi‑directional feedback.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to drive strong design outcomes.
• Identify project risks early and raise concerns with the Project Manager and Project Executive.
• Own the QA/QC process and ensure a complete, quality set of contract documents.
• Lead coordination with the specs team and communication with the local AHJ.
• Support construction administration, site observations, and verifications.
• Contribute to project pursuits, including proposals, interviews, and related content.

Skills

Design Solutions

Construction Documentation

Code Review

Building Envelope Systems

Regenerative Design

Project Risk Identification

Contract Document Preparation

Construction Administration

Site Observations

Technical Problem Solving

Collaborative Leadership

Mentorship

Client Communication

Empathy

Respect

Education

Licensed Architect

Job description

• Lead design solutions, coordination, and production across small to medium-scale projects, through all phases, in a collaborative, iterative process.
• Partner with the Project Manager to build a high-performing team and support member growth through thoughtful task assignment and mentorship.
• Lead client communication, managing expectations, and providing clear, bi-directional feedback.
• Champion regenerative design approaches that benefit the built, social, and natural environments.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors to drive strong design outcomes.
• Identify project risks early and raise concerns with the Project Manager and Project Executive.
• Lead code review, envelope system design, and resolution of complex code conditions.
• Own the QA/QC process and ensure a complete, quality set of contract documents.
• Lead coordination with the specs team and communication with the local AHJ.
• Support construction administration, site observations, and verifications.
• Contribute to project pursuits, including proposals, interviews, and related content.
• Maintain responsible control over submissions requiring your seal.

Requirements

• Licensed Architect (or actively pursuing licensure)
• 6+ years of experience leading design and documentation on small to medium-scale projects.
• Healthcare design experience, or strong interest in growing into the healthcare market, along with flexibility to work across other sectors.
• A naturally curious problem solver who enjoys learning new things and finding better ways to work.
• Someone who takes pride in the details and thrives on solving difficult technical challenges.
• Solid technical grounding in code review, building envelope systems, and construction documentation, with the judgment to balance bold ideas with what is realistic, feasible, sustainable, and durable.
• A collaborative leader who shares knowledge, mentors others, and helps raise the bar for the whole team.
• Someone who shows up with respect, empathy, and genuine commitment to teammates and clients alike.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading design solutions and documentation for small to medium-scale projects, with a strong focus on healthcare design and a commitment to quality assurance and client communication. Exhibits collaborative leadership and mentorship skills while championing sustainable design practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Architect
• 6+ Years Experience in Design and Documentation
• Healthcare Design Experience
• Code Review and Building Envelope Systems
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Design Solutions
• Construction Documentation
• Code Review
• Building Envelope Systems
• Regenerative Design
• Project Risk Identification
• Contract Document Preparation
• Construction Administration
• Site Observations
• Technical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Collaborative Leadership
• Mentorship
• Client Communication
• Empathy
• Respect

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Architect

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Design
• Small to Medium-Scale Projects
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• Consultant Coordination