Architectural Project Manager, Healthcare

About the role

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.

Position Summary

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.

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.
• Cook up 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).

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.