Senior Healthcare Project Manager

About the role

ZGF is seeking a Senior Healthcare Project Manager for the Portland office. The team thrives on multi‑disciplinary engagement at the intersection of architecture, interior design, and urban design, distinguished by creativity and curiosity. The role requires self‑directed, thoughtful individuals with excellent communication and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain long‑term relationships with healthcare clients while managing projects of varying size.
• Proactively manage teams from conceptual design through construction, collaborating with design consultants and construction teams.
• Serve as the primary client liaison: develop project proposals and contracts, define and manage work plans, organize and supervise design teams, participate in presentations and interviews, and devise creative solutions to project challenges.
• Generate new ideas daily and optimize growth and professional development opportunities for every team member.
• Contribute knowledge and design expertise within the team and across the firm.
• Demonstrate passion for design excellence and exceptional project delivery while pursuing maximum value for clients.
• Support firm‑wide and office‑wide initiatives and marketing efforts.
• Seek new responsibilities and challenges with motivation.
• Mentor and manage staff, maintaining a proactive and passionate approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational expertise.
• Strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution.
• Experience in negotiated contract, design‑build, and other project delivery methods.
• Experience with complex, multi‑phased healthcare projects (desired).
• Deep understanding of building, zoning, energy codes, ADA, construction standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and coordinating construction documents and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Deltek Vantagepoint; Revit proficiency a plus.
• Professional architecture degree and a minimum of 15+ years of experience (required).
• Licensed architects with LEED accreditation are strongly preferred.
• Ability to perceive others’ goals, set project priorities, and positively motivate individuals within projects and the firm.

Pay

Base Salary Range $112,500/yr – $131,254/yr depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer contribution.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• Ten paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental and family leave programs.