Project Architect, Healthcare

LGA Partners • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LGA Partners is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Project Architect to support its Healthcare Studio. The role is suited to an architect passionate about healthcare design and interested in professional growth within a fast-growing studio. The position can be based at the Pittsburgh Headquarters or the Cleveland Office.

The Project Architect supports project design under the direction of Project Leaders and helps ensure design quality meets firm standards and client expectations. The role develops project deliverables, coordinates consultants and cross-disciplinary design integration, and conducts quality reviews for life safety, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. It also involves site analysis, construction-phase monitoring, project documentation, communication with clients and internal teams, and administrative support for project organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a similar degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in the AEC industry.
• Thorough knowledge of building construction systems, materials, codes, and industry standards, including life safety codes, FGI guidelines, and regulatory requirements specific to healthcare occupancies.
• Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, other industry software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong design and technical skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare market experience.
• Professional licensure in Architecture.
• Knowledge of healthcare permitting processes in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement project design as directed by Project Leaders.
• Ensure 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 designs and documents meet applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct site analyses addressing geotechnical, environmental, social, and contextual factors.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure design intent is accurately implemented during construction.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including forms, correspondence, client communications, and project data.
• Communicate design-related updates and decisions with clients and internal teams throughout project phases.
• Support project organization through administrative tasks such as filing, document control, and archiving.

Benefits

• Competitive, experience-based compensation packages.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• A generous 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, including parental leave and personal wellness days.
• Annual professional development stipends for licensure, conferences, and other development.
• Continuing education through lunch-and-learns, guided tours, conferences, and study groups.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored celebrations and community outreach events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level