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Stantec

Principal Architect – Healthcare

Stantec

. Lead the design and delivery of major healthcare architectural projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 square feet .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesLead💰 $145,600 - $234,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in healthcare architectural design and project delivery, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development. Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and mentor emerging professionals while driving innovative solutions in healthcare environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Healthcare Architectural DesignBusiness Development SkillsProject Delivery InnovationsClient Relationship ManagementLicensed Architect in California

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Hard Skills
Design and Planning AcumenFunctional ProgrammingSite SelectionCore and Shell DesignInterior DesignProject ManagementMarket Assessment TechniquesStrategic Proposal DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsHealthcare Project Types
Soft Skills
Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationLeadership SkillsTeam-Building SkillsOrganizational Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed ArchitectLEED AP Credential
Industry Keywords
Acute CareOutpatient CareBehavioral HealthCancer TherapyLong Term CareSeniors LivingHCAIOSHPDAEC IndustryIntegrated Design Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and delivery of major healthcare architectural projects, typically ranging from 80,000 to 800,000 square feet
  • Interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America within the integrated design practice
  • Serve as a local leader representing healthcare design and reinforcing Stantec’s global brand
  • Sustain and grow regional and North American health-sector revenue
  • Attract top-tier clients and support top-line growth
  • Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve financial, operational, and improved health-outcome metrics
  • Lead local and regional business development pursuits, including pre-positioning and strategic proposal development
  • Coordinate proposals involving interior design, medical planning, architecture, and engineering professionals
  • Generate work as a seller-doer and create long-term client value
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, sub-consultants, competitors, teaming partners, and potential recruits
  • Contribute to Stantec thought leadership and brand visibility through client engagements, industry events, and professional networks
  • Mentor and coach emerging designers and thought leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Recent healthcare experience with interest in specialty markets including Acute Care, Outpatient Care, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health/Mental Health, Cancer/Proton Therapy, Long Term Care, and Seniors Living projects
  • Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches, and related advancements
  • Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects
  • Ability to lead project teams across a range of healthcare project types and scales
  • Technical understanding of architecture for health facilities, with direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit out, and/or interior design
  • Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits, Expressions of Interest, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations
  • Strong business development skills and significant experience developing and maintaining productive client relationships
  • Entrepreneurial orientation and understanding of consulting-services business development challenges
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team-building, and team engagement skills
  • Knowledge of market assessment techniques and ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or equivalent
  • HCAI / OSHPD experience
  • Licensed Architect in the state of California
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in the AEC industry
  • LEED AP Credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays per calendar year
  • Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Bonus eligibility for certain roles