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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 teams to achieve design excellence, delivery efficiency, and financial targets.

+ Current architectural license in the United States.

+ Licensure in Washington, Oregon, or an active NCARB certificate.

+ Deep knowledge of state healthcare authorities and regulatory requirements (e.g., OHA, DOH, HCAI, FGI), permitting, and construction administration.

Nice to Have

+ Familiarity with Revit, Bluebeam, Deltek, and Smartsheet

+ Insight into healthcare delivery models and jurisdictional differences between Oregon and Washington

+ Oversight of studio-level or multi-project P&L

+ Experience working with healthcare systems across the Pacific Northwest

Benefits

+ 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision benefits*

+ Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution ($1,200 individual; $2,400 employee + dependent)

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Travel and Dependent Care FSA

+ Competitive pay and incentive bonus structure

+ 100% Employer paid Short-Term, Long-Term, and AD&D coverage with voluntary buy-up options

+ Voluntary Pet Insurance with Spot

+ Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

+ Hybrid Work Schedule

+ Monthly Transit Allowance

+ EMPLOYEE OWNED – Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), employees are eligible to become owners within weeks of joining the team

+ Flexible Personal Time Off policy including 10 paid Flex Holidays – choose what is important to you!

+ Paid study time and exam fees for Professional Licenses, Certificates, and continuing education

+ Relocation Bonus (case-by-case basis)