Senior Healthcare Project Architect / Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The GMC Healthcare Community is growing and is looking for a Senior Healthcare Project Architect / Project Manager to join our Birmingham team and help lead the delivery of exceptional healthcare environments. At GMC, you’ll be part of a growing practice Community committed to thoughtful design, technical excellence, and meaningful client relationships. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. The GMC Healthcare Practice is a collaborative community of skilled planners and designers driven by a shared commitment to client success and design excellence. With a deep bench of experience across multiple offices, we build tailored teams to meet the unique needs of each project—whether it’s a system-wide master plan, a specialized medical equipment replacement, or the design of complex acute care or outpatient environments. Our people-first culture values mentorship, curiosity, and continuous learning, creating space for professional growth and leadership at every level. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package, licensure and development support, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that shapes the future of healthcare delivery.

Requirements

Accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
10+ years of experience, including recent healthcare project work
Licensed architect in Alabama (or NCARB-complete with ability to register)
Advanced Revit proficiency
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and client-facing experience
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs

Responsibilities

Leads project team within the GMC Healthcare framework, respecting team structure, tools, and standards
Assigns tasks and directs architects, technicians, and support staff
Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of architectural work across all phases
Designs and details complete healthcare projects, systems, and components
Prepares complete construction documents, including Project Manual and Specifications
Applies architectural principles with a clear understanding of code, regulatory, and environmental issues
Proficient in Revit and complementary design tools
Contributes to technical quality, constructability, and documentation standards across projects
Interacts directly with clients, consultants, contractors, and AHJs
Participates in client meetings and project presentations
Serves as a mentor and resource within the multi-office healthcare practice
Demonstrates leadership through decision-making, time management, and delegation