Project Architect/Project Manager - Health Market

Gresham Smith; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Transit program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Nashville seeks a Project Architect/Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline architectural projects from programming through closeout. You’ll coordinate teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and mentor colleagues in a collaborative, client‑driven environment.

Ideal candidates bring a 5+ year architecture degree, 10+ years of experience, proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work options support growth and project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience; Healthcare experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects from design through construction and closeout.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating work among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, technical documentation, building systems, construction methods, and applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Proficiency with applicable design, documentation, scheduling, project management, and collaboration software.
• Experience using Rhino, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, and/or other 3D rendering software programs is a plus.
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and other locations as required.
• Excellent knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, building codes, and Quality Control skills
• Experience with project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, financial management, and risk management.
• Experience with fee development, financial forecasting, invoicing, change management, and project controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through programming, planning, design, documentation, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Build productive relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
• Establish and manage project scope, fee, schedule, budget, staffing plan, deliverables, and communication procedures.
• Direct the architectural design process and develop concepts, studies, presentations, and technical solutions that respond to project goals.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, technology, and other disciplines.
• Oversee preparation and review of drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, zoning, permitting, and applicable regulations.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas and documentation, communicate decisions, and monitor action items.
• Manage project resources, workload distribution, staffing needs, schedules, budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Identify and address project risks, scope changes, coordination issues, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in bidding and negotiation activities and support contractor selection and project procurement.
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, requests for information, pay applications, site observations, punch lists, and closeout.
• Maintain quality-control and quality-assurance processes throughout project delivery.
• Mentor, guide, and support other team members.
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, presentations, client development, and other business-development activities, as needed.
• Support consistent project-delivery standards and promote collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

NAAB accredited architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Photoshop

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

Job Category: Architecture

Requisition Number: PROJE004237

• Posted : October 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ)
Nashville, TN 37201, USA

Description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose- to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities- we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals- we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5-year Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited University program.
• Minimum of 10 years of job-related experience; Healthcare experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing architectural projects from design through construction and closeout.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating work among clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, technical documentation, building systems, construction methods, and applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Revit and AutoCAD required.
• Proficiency with applicable design, documentation, scheduling, project management, and collaboration software.
• Experience using Rhino, Photoshop, Sketch-up, Lumion, Enscape, and/or other 3D rendering software programs is a plus.
• Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with various personalities and communication styles and build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, building codes, and Quality Control skills
• Experience with project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, financial management, and risk management.
• Experience with fee development, financial forecasting, invoicing, change management, and project controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and other locations as required.
• Strong presentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Please include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

As a Project Architect/Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects through programming, planning, design, documentation, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Build productive relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members.
• Establish and manage project scope, fee, schedule, budget, staffing plan, deliverables, and communication procedures.
• Direct the architectural design process and develop concepts, studies, presentations, and technical solutions that respond to project goals.
• Coordinate architectural work with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, technology, and other disciplines.
• Oversee preparation and review of drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, life-safety standards, zoning, permitting, and applicable regulations.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas and documentation, communicate decisions, and monitor action items.
• Manage project resources, workload distribution, staffing needs, schedules, budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Identify and address project risks, scope changes, coordination issues, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Participate in bidding and negotiation activities and support contractor selection and project procurement.
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, requests for information, pay applications, site observations, punch lists, and closeout.
• Maintain quality-control and quality-assurance processes throughout project delivery.
• Mentor, guide, and support other team members.
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, presentations, client development, and other business-development activities, as needed.
• Support consistent project-delivery standards and promote collaboration across offices and disciplines.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information- sent to hiring managers or any employee- become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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