Project Architect (RA) – Healthcare

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Supplemental insurance options

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Job summary

Jobot in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Project Architect to join our Healthcare Practice. This role leads projects from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring design intent, regulatory compliance, and high-quality documentation.

The successful candidate will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients while guiding teams through complex healthcare projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with healthcare design expertise, capable of managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture required; Master of Architecture preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) required in at least one state with ability to obtain registration in additional states.
• Strong experience with healthcare architecture and healthcare facility design.
• Experience delivering complex architectural projects from design through construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, documentation, materials, and detailing.
• Experience with construction documents and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety standards.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Guide the development of drawings, models, specifications, and other project documentation
• Translate design concepts into technically sound and constructible building solutions
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other engineering disciplines
• Apply applicable building codes, healthcare regulations, accessibility standards, and life safety requirements
• Lead and review architectural documentation produced by project teams
• Develop and review project specifications
• Select and research appropriate building materials and systems
• Manage construction administration activities and coordinate with contractors throughout construction
• Review construction cost estimates and develop alternatives when necessary to maintain project budgets
• Help manage project fees, staffing resources, schedules, and deliverables
• Participate in planning, programming, and development of spatial configurations
• Support sustainable design goals and environmentally responsible design solutions
• Maintain high standards for technical quality and project documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architectural staff

Skills

Healthcare design experience

Project leadership

Client communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

Revit/BIM

Job description

Established A&E Firm Seeks Project Architect for Complex Healthcare Projects

Job details:

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

We are an established, nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm delivering complex, high-profile projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets. Our multidisciplinary approach brings architects and engineers together under one roof, creating a highly collaborative environment where structural engineers have a meaningful role throughout the entire project lifecycle.

With a diverse portfolio of technically challenging building projects and a strong commitment to design quality, professional development, and collaboration, we offer experienced engineers the opportunity to take ownership of their work while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent.

Why join us?

• Hybrid schedule after initial training - 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO packages
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Supplemental insurance options
• Work on sophisticated projects across healthcare, higher education, science & technology, life sciences, sports, and other institutional markets
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with direct exposure to architects, engineers, clients, and contractors
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior engineers while remaining hands‑on technically

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect to join our Healthcare Practice in Philadelphia. This position is ideal for a licensed architect with a strong background in healthcare design who enjoys combining design thinking with the technical execution necessary to successfully deliver complex projects.

The Project Architect will help lead projects throughout the full lifecycle, from schematic design through construction administration, ensuring design intent, technical quality, regulatory compliance, documentation, and client expectations are maintained throughout delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural projects through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Guide the development of drawings, models, specifications, and other project documentation
• Translate design concepts into technically sound and constructible building solutions
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other engineering disciplines
• Apply applicable building codes, healthcare regulations, accessibility standards, and life safety requirements
• Lead and review architectural documentation produced by project teams
• Develop and review project specifications
• Select and research appropriate building materials and systems
• Manage construction administration activities and coordinate with contractors throughout construction
• Review construction cost estimates and develop alternatives when necessary to maintain project budgets
• Help manage project fees, staffing resources, schedules, and deliverables
• Participate in planning, programming, and development of spatial configurations
• Support sustainable design goals and environmentally responsible design solutions
• Maintain high standards for technical quality and project documentation
• Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior architectural staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture required; Master of Architecture preferred
• Registered Architect (RA) required in at least one state with ability to obtain registration in additional states
• Strong experience with healthcare architecture and healthcare facility design
• Experience delivering complex architectural projects from design through construction
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, documentation, materials, and detailing
• Experience with construction documents and construction administration
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and life safety standards
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary architecture and engineering teams
• Strong Revit/BIM capabilities preferred
• Experience developing and/or reviewing architectural specifications
• Strong communication, organization, project leadership, and client-facing capabilities
• Sustainability accreditation such as LEED AP is a plus

Healthcare project experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio or representative project examples along with their resume.

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