Senior Project Architect

NBBJ Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ in Boston is seeking a Senior Healthcare Project Architect to lead design and delivery for large-scale healthcare facilities. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and collaboration with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to realize complex projects.

You will contribute from schematic design through construction administration, maintaining design intent and industry standards, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and participate in client interviews.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in architectural field with large-scale healthcare project delivery.
• Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree.
• Architectural licensure; LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluency in Revit.
• Willingness to travel where projects require.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing while preserving design intent.
• Prepare documentation from schematic design through construction administration per firm standards.
• Maintain records for project phases per firm standards.
• Lead and coordinate work of team members and consultants, providing guidance as needed.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including proposals, presentations, and client interviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Travel

Education

Bachelor/Master of Architecture

Architectural Licensure

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Description

NBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, a Fast Company Most Innovative Architecture Firm and a two-time 2025 AIA National Honor Award recipient. These recognitions reflect our purpose-driven approach that, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration, creates healthy buildings, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!

The Role At a Glance

NBBJ's Boston studio is seeking a SeniorHealthcare Project Architect to join our highly collaborative team. We are seeking a talented professional who has worked primarily with large-scale, healthcare projects involving client contact and leadership responsibilities. The Senior Project Architect will be a strong communicator who performs architectural design and delivery for projects, including the construction of new buildings and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.

In Your New Role, You Will

• Work with clients and team members to identify objectives, develop options, and formulate creative solutions.
• Interpret design concepts by collaborating with project team and translate them into workable construction systems and detailing, while maintaining design intent and advocating for design excellence.
• Prepare appropriate documentation and deliverables from schematic design through construction administration in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with established firm and industry standards.
• Lead and coordinate the work of other team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring as appropriate.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and client interviews.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the architectural field with successful experience in the documentation and delivery of large-scale healthcare projects
• Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture degree
• Architectural Licensure; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Proven ability to work within a highly collaborative team environment
• Fluency in Revit
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with integrity, trust and commitment; setting an example for others
• Ability to travel as the project(s) requires

The annual base pay range for this role is anticipated to be between $115,000 and $140,000. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.

This role requires the individual to be based in the United States.

NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.