Project Architect, Healthcare

Project Architect, Healthcare

LGA Partners, a leading architecture firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Architect to support our Healthcare Studio. This role is ideal for an architect who is passionate about healthcare design and is looking for professional growth opportunities within our fast-growing studio. This role can sit in either our Pittsburgh Headquarters or our Cleveland Office.

• Support and implement project design as directed by Project Leaders
• Ensure the overall design quality aligns with firm standards and client expectations
• Develop and prepare project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with LGA’s design standards
• Coordinate consultant deliverables and design integration across disciplines
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with life safety, constructability, and quality standards
• Verify that all designs and documents meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other jurisdiction requirements
• Conduct thorough site analyses, addressing geotechnical, environmental, social, and contextual factors
• Monitor construction progress to ensure design intent is accurately implemented during the construction phase
• Manage and maintain accurate project documentation, including forms, correspondence, client communications, and project data
• Communicate design-related updates and decisions with clients and internal teams throughout all project phases
• Support project organization through administrative tasks such as filing, document control, and archiving

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture or similar degree required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AEC industry, healthcare market highly advantageous
• Professional licensure in Architecture preferred
• Thorough knowledge of building construction systems, materials, code, and industry standards including life safety codes, FGI guidelines, and regulatory requirements specific to healthcare occupancies
• Knowledge of healthcare permitting process within PA, OH, and WV desired
• Proficient in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other industry software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communication
• Strong design and technical skills, as well as strong attention to detail
• Able to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive, experience-based compensation packages
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support your well-being
• Company-paid life and disability insurance — because your peace of mind matters
• A generous 401(k) plan to invest in your future
• Robust paid time off, including parental leave and personal wellness days
• Annual professional development stipends to support licensure, conferences, and more
• Continuing education through lunch & learns, guided tours, conferences, and study groups
• Flexible work schedules that empower work-life harmony
• A calendar full of company-sponsored celebrations — from semi-annual parties to monthly town halls, happy hours, and community outreach events

LGA Partners is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits classifications, referral and other aspects of employment without bias or discrimination towards race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity/ expression or any other protected characteristic as established by law.