We have an opening for a Architectural Project Manager, Healthcare This role can be based in the following cities:
About Healthcare at DLR Group
At the center of DLR Group’s Healthcare practice is an individual - be it a patient, caregiver, instructor, or student. Our design extends beyond the building to consider the emotional, mental, and social well-being of its inhabitants. DLR Group designers are conscious that there are practical and aesthetic issues that must be mediated in healthcare facility planning and design. We leverage our experience and knowledge to deliver evidence-based solutions that support the unique needs of our clients, all the while rooting our practice in one core idea: empathy.
Position Summary
As a Project Manager at DLR Group, you will lead projects from pursuit through closeout in collaboration with our Client Leaders, Sector Leaders, and integrated design teams. You will be part of a dynamic, client-focused studio delivering healthcare projects that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and communities. In this role, you will oversee the execution of healthcare projects with direct accountability for work plans, staffing strategies, budgets, and team communication. You will support and guide design excellence while ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and in alignment with DLR Group’s integrated approach.
This is a key leadership position requiring strong interpersonal, technical, and organizational skills to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You will help to shape the experience of our clients and design teams alike through thoughtful project execution, proactive problem solving, and mentorship of emerging professionals.
What you will do:
- Be a passionate advocate for high-performance healthcare design and integrated project delivery.
- Lead project scope, schedule, fee, and execution strategies in collaboration with Client Leaders.
- Develop and manage detailed work plans and staffing forecasts that align with contractual obligations.
- Coordinate across architecture, interiors, engineering, and specialty consultants to ensure cohesive delivery.
- Ensure project documentation meets firm and industry standards and supports regulatory compliance.
- Support financial health of projects through timely billing, invoice tracking, and budget stewardship.
- Identify project risks and lead mitigation planning with internal and external teams.
- Actively contribute to quality control efforts, constructability reviews, and technical excellence.
- Mentor team members, support professional development, and cultivate a collaborative culture.
- Lead stakeholder and user engagement sessions to promote client alignment.
- Support DLR Group’s commitment to sustainable, resilient, and human-centered design.
- Travel as required by project needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
- 6–10 years of experience as a Project Manager, including significant healthcare project work.
- Licensed Professional Architect in the State of Arizona.
- Proven experience delivering projects in the healthcare sector including:
- Acute care
- Ambulatory care
- Medical office buildings
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Deltek Vision, MS Project).
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for visa or residency sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD) or design-build delivery models.
- Working knowledge of FGI Guidelines, IBC, and local healthcare codes and AHJs.
- Familiarity with Lean practices such as Target Value Design or Choosing By Advantages.
- ACHA Certification or active pursuit is a plus.
- Experience with rural hospitals, cancer centers, urgent care centers, or specialty clinics.
