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Principal Architectural Leader, Healthcare

Posted on 17 March 25 by West End Workforce

  • Dartmouth, NS
  • $150000 - $175000
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Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Architectural Leader specializing in healthcare projects. This role is for an experienced professional passionate about designing healthcare environments that improve patient outcomes. You will lead large-scale projects (80,000 – 800,000 sq. ft.), working with teams across North America in an integrated design practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead major healthcare projects across the full care continuum, including acute care, outpatient care, behavioural health, senior living, cancer treatment, and academic medical centers.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to develop innovative, sustainable, and high-performing healthcare environments.
  • Drive business growth by nurturing client relationships, developing new opportunities, and representing healthcare design excellence.
  • Engage in project delivery with a focus on integrated project delivery (IPD), alternative project delivery (APD), and modular design approaches.
  • Represent the firm as a thought leader at industry events, professional networks, and conferences.
  • Mentor and develop the next generation of healthcare designers and technical leaders.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in architecture, with a strong focus on healthcare design.
  • Expertise in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit-out, and interior design for healthcare facilities.
  • Experience with business development, client relationship management, and revenue growth in healthcare design.
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams across multiple disciplines and project scales.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present at industry events.
  • Licensed Architect preferred; LEED AP credential is a plus.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on high-impact healthcare projects that directly improve patient and community health outcomes.
  • Collaborate with top industry experts in architecture, interior design, sustainability, and engineering.
  • Lead cutting-edge projects with access to the latest design and technology innovations.
  • Enjoy a flexible, dynamic work environment with opportunities for leadership and growth.
  • Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and professional development support.

If you're a healthcare design leader looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$150000 - $175000

Sector

Construction/Engineering

Category

Global design

Skills / Experience

Healthcare architecture & planning, project delivery methods (IPD, APD, modular design), building systems & codes, team leadership, client relationship management, business growth & revenue generation, healthcare innovation, industry thought leadership, collaboration & communication, mentorship & coaching.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, stock purchase options, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional fee coverage, and paid time off.

Our Reference

JOB-1252

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