Healthcare Architecture Leader

Who our client is and what they need...

A visionary, multidisciplinary design firm based on the West Coast is seeking an accomplished architect to co-lead its expanding healthcare practice. This employee-owned firm is nationally recognized for its commitment to human-centered design and its ability to create environments that support healing and wellness. The ideal candidate brings entrepreneurial energy, deep healthcare expertise, and a passion for team mentorship within a values-driven culture. As part of a high-performing, collaborative studio, this leader will help unify healthcare design efforts across multiple offices, fostering a design-forward and inclusive environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a business unit within a firm that champions purpose, innovation, and community impact.

Requirements

What you will do:

Strategic Studio Leadership

• Set a bold, future-facing vision that builds on the studio’s award-winning legacy and positions it as a trusted, go-to partner in healthcare design across all locations.
• Lead strategic alignment by defining and executing measurable business, cultural, and growth objectives in support of firm-wide goals.
• Champion a unified studio culture, bridging disciplines and geographies to foster clarity, cohesion, and excellence in every engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement by ensuring operational consistency, delivery excellence, and adaptability to healthcare market trends.
• Collaborate with executive and technical leadership to evolve systems, tools, and performance metrics that enable sustainable growth.
• Advance the studio’s market presence by cultivating client partnerships, showcasing thought leadership, and contributing to the industry dialogue on healthcare innovation.

Design & Technical Execution

• Provide leadership and direction on healthcare projects, including behavioral health, outpatient facilities, and complex renovations.
• Apply Lean-informed design principles and technical strategies to advance project performance and client outcomes.
• Supervise project teams, ensuring adherence to jurisdictional requirements (e.g., DOH, OSHI), codes, and documentation standards.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and profitability to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Identify and pursue new opportunities aligned with the firm’s healthcare market strengths and future growth potential.
• Lead go-to-market efforts including proposal development, strategic presentations, and client positioning.
• Analyze healthcare market trends and contribute to long-term studio strategy and differentiation.
• Deepen client relationships to build trust, ensure repeat business, and serve as a trusted advisor from project inception through completion.
• Represent the studio at conferences, industry associations, and public speaking engagements to elevate the firm's market presence.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor architects, designers, and project managers with varying experience levels, providing guidance, growth, and accountability.
• Foster a high-performing, emotionally intelligent studio culture grounded in psychological safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Encourage interdisciplinary learning and creative exchange across locations, supporting a culture of curiosity, clarity, and shared purpose.

What you need to bring:

• 12+ years in architectural practice, including years specializing in healthcare design.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and account stewardship within healthcare settings.
• Experience managing project delivery from concept through construction, with a focus on profitability and performance.
• Track record in business development, including proposal writing, fee scoping, and client presentations.
• Experience mentoring project te