Lead Project Architect

Lead Project Architect – Healthcare

Location: Philadelphia, PA

The Opportunity

Join a nationally recognized architecture and design practice with a deep commitment to improving the environments where healthcare happens. This is a firm where healthcare isn’t simply another market sector—it’s a core focus, bringing together architecture, planning, design, and technical expertise to tackle some of the most complex challenges facing health systems today.

With a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture and a strong pipeline of sophisticated healthcare work, the Philadelphia team is looking for a Lead Project Architect who can combine technical expertise with design sensitivity and help turn ambitious ideas into exceptionally well-executed buildings.

The Role

As Lead Project Architect, you’ll take a key role in the technical development and delivery of healthcare projects, working closely with design leaders, project managers, consultants, and clients.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading the technical development of projects from design through construction documentationEstablishing documentation and delivery strategies for complex healthcare projectsTranslating design concepts into coordinated, buildable architectural solutionsManaging drawing production, detailing, and technical coordinationCoordinating architecture with structural, MEP, medical planning, and specialty consultantsIdentifying technical challenges and driving them through resolutionReviewing project documentation for quality, accuracy, and consistencySupporting BIM/Revit coordination across the project teamMaintaining design intent while balancing constructability, codes, building systems, and project requirementsCollaborating closely with project leadership to meet schedules and key deliverablesProviding technical guidance and mentorship to architects and designersParticipating in construction-phase activities and helping resolve field and documentation issues

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong architect who also understands the importance of design quality.

You’ll bring:

Professional degree in ArchitectureArchitectural licensure preferredSignificant experience delivering complex architectural projectsStrong healthcare project experienceExcellent knowledge of architectural detailing, documentation, and consultant coordinationStrong Revit/BIM capabilitiesKnowledge of building systems, codes, materials, and construction methodsExperience developing and coordinating construction documentsStrong organizational and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsThe ability to lead technical teams while working effectively within an integrated design environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become an important technical voice within a healthcare-focused design practice known for tackling complex projects and creating environments that make a meaningful difference to patients, clinicians, and communities.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence how projects are designed, documented, coordinated, and ultimately built—while working alongside specialists who genuinely understand the complexities of healthcare architecture.

For an experienced Project Architect looking for challenging healthcare work, technical leadership, and a collaborative Philadelphia studio, this is a compelling next step.