Project Manager (Healthcare Architecture)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent architecture firm is seeking a Project Manager Architecture in Folsom, California. The role involves leading healthcare projects from inception through completion and requires strong project management skills along with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and 7 years of related experience. Candidates should be a Registered Architect with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join a committed team that contributes to societal challenges and community well-being.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management.
• Registered Architect required.

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate design work sessions with clients and representatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Sustainable design

Communication

Planning

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Role Overview

In the role of Project Manager Architecture, we’ll count on you to:

• Lead healthcare projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout
• Independently coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire project’s development
• Be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Facilitate design work sessions during all phases of delivery with the client and their representatives; and facilitate sessions in collaboration with the Project Architect and other disciplines as required to advance the work throughout all phases of delivery
• Experience with California healthcare projects, including OSHPD-1 and OSHPD-3, navigating reviews, approvals, code compliance, and coordination with AHJ
• Coordinate staffing workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, including forecasting and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to schedule and internal labor budget
• Work with the Health Principal, Regional Controller, and Managing Principal for project reviews with corporate management as needed
• Champion quality control and assurance process by working with Quality Management Coordinator to facilitate quality meetings throughout all phases of project development
• Participate in marketing activities representing project management requirements of proposals, schedules, fees, interview teams, etc.
• Strengthen client relations through excellence in project delivery
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED PMP certification
• Experience with California healthcare projects, including OSHPD-1 and OSHPD-3
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Good planning and mentoring skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Folsom, California

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.