Project Architect

Project Architect – Healthcare

HGA, a leading architectural, engineering, and planning firm, is seeking a talented Project Architect to join our growing healthcare practice group in Northern California. You will develop innovative, technically sound design solutions and work closely with Senior Designers, Project Managers, and other Project Architects.

Sacramento, CA
• San Jose, CA
• San Francisco, CA

Shape the future of healthcare design with HGA! This role emphasizes collaboration, client service, and high‑standard design quality.

• Lead the development of construction documents and ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
• Translate complex project goals into creative and functional design solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate architectural and engineering systems.
• Participate in client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure project milestones and deadlines are met with attention to detail and quality.

• Design, understand, and contribute to the project's design philosophy; provide major input in developing design and building performance strategies and convey these effectively to team members.
• Lead project teams to develop complete document sets based on the project phase; provide technical design input and solutions to project challenges, supporting the overall design concept.
• Oversee technical design efforts, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control during all project phases; collaborate closely with the Senior Designer and execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life‑safety, etc.).
• Actively collaborate with and coordinate the work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals; set an example for team effort while directing, organizing, and mentoring junior staff.
• Contribute to the preparation of design documents and lead the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases; ensure complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation.
• Oversee and perform construction administration duties, including reviewing shop drawings, material samples, RFIs, RFPs, and change orders for conformance with design.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Architectural registration required.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• 10+ years of experience on projects of varying scale; deep understanding of healthcare programming, codes, and technical detailing.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills in team environments.
• Proficiency in Revit required; experience with AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Enscape, and other graphic tools desired. Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products needed.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time‑management skills.
• Experience with Lean and evidence‑based design is a plus. Experience with alternative delivery methods (IPD, Design Build, IFOA) preferred.

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Salary Range: $105,400 – $130,200 depending on experience and qualifications.

Employees working more than 24 hours a week are eligible for HGA’s benefit programs, including annual bonus, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance, PTO, and short‑ and long‑term disability.

HGA is a national award‑winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. We value empathy, curiosity and inclusivity, encouraging flexibility, work‑life balance, and career growth. Learn more about us here.

Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration.