Principal in Charge – Healthcare

HMC Architects

. Plan, coordinate, and oversee major healthcare projects through all phases of development .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $137,058 - $211,256 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing healthcare architectural projects, including budget oversight, client relationship management, and team leadership. Proficient in architectural project management processes, specifications, and compliance with HCAI/OSHPD standards.

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Healthcare Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentArchitectural Project CoordinationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Architectural DegreeArchitectural LicenseProject Budget ManagementContract NegotiationSpecifications ReviewCost EstimationValue AnalysisPlan Check ManagementConstruction Phase OversightQuality Coordination

Soft Skills

Multi-taskingPrioritizationCoachingMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

HCAIOSHPDHealthcare ArchitectureProject Backlog ManagementClient PresentationsDesign CharrettesProfessional PublicationsCommunity Activities

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate, and oversee major healthcare projects through all phases of development
Lead client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for client issues
Assign and direct staff, consultants, vendors, and project teams
Establish and maintain project budgets and schedules and monitor contract adherence
Procure and manage an average of $4M in gross project revenue annually
Achieve an average of $5.3M in new contracts annually through repeat work and new business development
Lead project pursuits, client presentations, Go/No Go decisions, proposals, interviews, and contract negotiations
Generate business development leads and identify architectural opportunities with existing clients
Maintain an appropriate project backlog and develop client and industry-partner networks
Represent HMC at conferences, events, professional publications, and community activities
Oversee project management cycles, staffing plans, workloads, profitability, invoicing, collections, and financial issues
Review specifications, cost estimates, value analyses, drawings, deliverables, and client standards
Ensure adherence to HMC procedures, technical protocols, standards, and design intent
Supervise, coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to staff
Collaborate with studio leaders, offices, consultants, clients, agencies, and government entities
Resolve plan-check, approval, staffing, consultant, team, and construction-phase issues
Participate in design charrettes, critiques, and pin-ups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
Architectural license preferred but not required
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in production and coordination of documents in all phases of architectural practice and management of healthcare architectural projects
Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in healthcare, including HCAI/OSHPD
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a senior leader, leading project teams and engaging in successful business development
Must be on-site in an HMC studio to lead staff a minimum of 3 days per week
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Ability to oversee several groups performing or supporting work
Ability to manage client relationships, budgets, schedules, contracts, and project activities
Knowledge of architectural project management, healthcare projects, HCAI/OSHPD, specifications, cost estimates, value analysis, plan checks, approvals, construction-phase issues, and quality coordination
Must be able to sign and approve drawings if licensed as required by HMC policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership after one year with company-provided shares at no cost
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and life
Company-paid wellness courses
On-site gyms at select locations
Access to financial advisors
Discounts to wellness platforms and gyms
LinkedIn Learning access
Business development training
Supportive mentorship
Company-paid ARE study materials
Company-paid exam fees
Licensure completion bonuses
401(k)
Student loan repayments
Wellness programs
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Time off and holidays above industry standard
Discretionary bonus opportunities
Employee stock ownership grants