Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

SmithGroup; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO within the first year

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Architect in Houston, Texas, to lead healthcare design projects. You will mentor junior staff, oversee complex issues, and ensure quality standards in an innovative environment.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, 15 years of experience, and proficiency in Revit and SketchUp. Competitive salary range of $123,000 to $170,000 annually with additional benefits including flexible scheduling and 3 weeks of PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect.
• Experience leading medium to large-size projects.
• Strong understanding of code implementation and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on design commissions.
• Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in coaching.

Skills

Technical competence in architectural design

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in SketchUp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

LEED AP certification

Job description

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top‑ranked culture while pioneering award‑winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Houston office of SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Project Architect – Healthcare to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an office‑wide resource providing guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Provide technical leadership on office's largest design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium‑scale projects.
• Conduct quality control review and enforce guidelines.
• Direct team members and others in the application of architectural standards and guidelines.
• Work closely with design architects, technical architects and owners in development of documentation as well as construction administration follow through.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching.
• Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience as a technical architect, leading and working with medium to large‑size projects.
• LEED AP preferred. Architectural Registration required.
• Strong technical competence and proven experience in schematic design through construction documents.
• Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, construction practices and methodologies.
• Experience leading other architects and project groups.
• Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit and SketchUp.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff.

Benefits

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one‑on‑one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $170,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance‑based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].