Senior Project Manager (Healthcare Architecture)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex healthcare projects in San Francisco, California. The role requires significant experience in project management, particularly within the healthcare sector, and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication, and financial tracking skills. The position is full-time and offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions to community well-being through architectural design.

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in architecture or project management.
• Registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience with California healthcare projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare projects from planning to design.
• Coordinate and balance multidisciplinary teams.
• Track financial aspects to stay within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Sustainable design

Communication

Financial tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Project Manager Architecture

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? 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout
• Independently coordinate work of Project Architects and balance multidiscipline 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
• Lead user group meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions with clinicians, administrators, and facilities teams to guide decision making
• Coordinate staffing workload through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Coordinate with contractors and trade partners to develop and manage pull planning schedules using Last Planner System principles, improving workflow reliability, team alignment, and schedule performance
• 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
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 5 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Must be able to lead a team on projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Good planning and mentoring skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 23, 2026

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We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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