Senior Licensed Healthcare Project Architect

Apogee Consulting Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Healthcare Project Architect to lead design and documentation for healthcare architecture projects. You will coordinate with consultants, manage design intent, and supervise teams to deliver construction-ready documents.

The role requires a strong background in architectural principles, project delivery methods, and healthcare facilities. Office-based work in Charlotte, with travel up to 20% as needed; NCARB certification and state license are required

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is required.
• Five-year bachelor’s degree in architecture.
• Minimum fifteen years’ experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed).
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Travel up to 20% depending on project.
• State Architectural License and NCARB Certification required; LEED or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads project teams with collaborative direction to ensure high performance.
• Consults with clients to identify functional, spatial, and aesthetic requirements and prepares concepts and cost estimates.
• Plans layout of projects and integrates engineering elements.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for builders.
• Manages discipline work plans and project schedules.
• Creates designs using CAD software and coordinates with other disciplines.
• Attends project meetings with clients as needed and communicates progress.
• Mentors junior designers and guides skill development.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture five-year

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Healthcare Project Architect to join our team. This pivotal role involves leading the design and documentation process for architectural projects, coordinating with consultants and stakeholders, and ensuring that design intent is carried through to construction. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in architectural principles, industry standards, and project delivery methods, along with a passion for thoughtful design, critical problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects while growing within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads project teams with a collaborative spirit, fostering open communication and clear direction that drives high performance, cultivates innovative design solutions, and ensures successful project execution.
• Consults with clients and stakeholders to identify functional, spatial, operational, and aesthetic requirements for new construction or renovation projects; analyzes programmatic needs, adjacencies, and workflows; researches and interprets applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and standards; and prepares design concepts, technical information, material selections, outline specifications, and preliminary construction cost estimates to support informed decision-making throughout the design process
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
• Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
• Attend project meetings internally and with clients, as necessary.
• Provides on-going communication through team meetings, minutes, and memos to project team.
• Directs activities of junior designers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Interface with other discipline team leaders and perform cross-discipline coordination throughout all project phases.
• Communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, sub-consultants, and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
• Responsible for documentation of existing conditions of projects as assigned.
• Serve as a mentor to junior staff and provide guidance, feedback, and support on skill development and career advancement.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000

Qualifications

• Healthcare Experience Is Required
• Education: Five-year bachelor's degree in architecture
• Experience: Minimum fifteen years' experience in the A/E industry (six years licensed), with proven specific experience in healthcare projects.
• Computer Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite experience
• Travel: up to 20% depending on project
• Licenses/Certifications: State Architectural License, NCARB Certification (required), LEED or other certification (preferred)

Work Environment

In Office

Apogee does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. As federal contractors, U.S. citizenship is required, and background checks will be performed.