Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

Overview

We are seeking a licensed Project Architect to lead design efforts on a large-scale, multi-phase healthcare expansion. This role includes new inpatient tower construction, infrastructure upgrades, seismic retrofitting, and renovations—all while maintaining active hospital operations. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where technical precision and design excellence are essential.

Location & Pay

• Seattle, WA
• $110k-$150k/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts on complex healthcare expansion projects.
• Oversee inpatient tower construction, infrastructure upgrades, and seismic retrofitting.
• Manage renovations while ensuring active hospital operations remain uninterrupted.
• Coordinate with teams, consultants, and stakeholders for successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, specifications, and construction administration standards.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Architect.
• 5 years of experience in architecture with a strong focus on inpatient healthcare design (10 years preferred).
• Proficiency in Revit; experience with Rhino Grasshopper and Adobe Suite is a plus.
• Strong technical expertise in codes, specs, and construction documentation.
• LEED GA certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• One additional sustainability credential within a year (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, Passive House).
• Must have Seattle industry experience.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of building codes and permitting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills.
• Familiarity with architectural design tools and construction administration.

Disqualifiers

• No architectural license.
• Less than 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare architecture.
• No inpatient healthcare design experience.
• Lack of proficiency in Revit.
• No Seattle industry experience.
• Frequent short-term job changes (job-hopping).

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule: in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote work Wednesday and Friday. Occasional offsite meetings may affect weekly routine. Flexibility is key.

Employee Value Proposition

Join a firm that champions design excellence, sustainability, and collaboration. You’ll lead impactful healthcare projects, work with cutting-edge tools, and grow within a culture that values mentorship, innovation, and professional development. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

This is a Permanent position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Offers a strong benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, and professional development opportunities. Their compensation practices emphasize pay equity, with annual audits and manager training to ensure fairness across roles and career stages.

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000