Senior Technical Project Architect – Healthcare
Location: Los Angeles, CA
About the Firm: Our client is an award-winning, globally recognized design firm known for creating healthy buildings, resilient environments, and strong communities. The firm’s culture emphasizes collaboration, purpose-driven design, and design excellence, with their teams delivering impactful projects across healthcare, workplace, science + technology, and civic sectors.
The Opportunity: The firm is seeking a Senior Technical Project Architect to join its Los Angeles healthcare team. This role is ideal for an architect with extensive California healthcare experience, including HCAI 1/OSHPD 1 & 3 projects, and a strong track record leading large-scale, technically complex projects. The Senior Project Architect will guide projects from design through construction, ensuring technical rigor, design intent, and collaborative execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with clients and project teams to define objectives, explore options, and develop creative solutions
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Translate design concepts into construction systems and detailing, maintaining design intent and quality
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Prepare documentation and deliverables across all project phases, adhering to firm and industry standards
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Maintain accurate project records and documentation throughout the lifecycle
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Lead and coordinate the work of team members and consultants, providing direction, guidance, and mentoring
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Participate in marketing initiatives, including proposals, presentations, and client interviews
Qualifications
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Minimum 15 years of architectural experience, with a focus on large-scale healthcare projects
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Mandatory experience with HCAI 1/OSHPD 1 projects in California
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Active architectural license required
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Proven experience leading healthcare projects in California, including client engagement and project leadership
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Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch)
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Fluency in Revit; LEED or other sustainability accreditation preferred
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Strong collaboration, communication, and attention to detail
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Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to serve as a mentor and example to others
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Ability to travel as required by projects
Why This Role Matters: This is an opportunity to play a leadership role on large-scale, technically sophisticated healthcare projects in Los Angeles, contributing to design excellence and delivering lasting impact in a highly collaborative, purpose-driven firm.
