Architecture - Project Architect - Healthcare

Overview

In this Project Architect role within HOK's Healthcare practice in Houston, you guide design from concept to construction, ensuring the team's documentation aligns with the client's vision and industry standards. You lead technical coordination, QA/QC, and BIM strategy while mentoring staff and collaborating across disciplines. The position emphasizes sustainability, client-facing communication, and delivering high-quality healthcare environments. You'll work with cross-functional teams to advance design excellence and project outcomes.

Compensation / Benefits

• hybrid work environment
• 4 weeks PTO + 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D; short/long-term disability
• 4 weeks paid parental leave and fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match and retirement guidance

Responsibilities

• Maintain the design intent of the Project Designer through detailed documentation
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical content and drawings; develop specifications with the Specification Writer
• Lead construction phase services and QA reviews; manage consultant coordination
• Set document production strategy and BIM data organization; define project standards
• Supervise junior staff; mentor through reviews and professional development
• Manage client communications and ensure alignment with client requirements
• Conduct on-site reviews, coordinate schedules, and respond to contractor submissions
• Support the design team in presentation drawings and integrated sustainable design initiatives

Key requirements

• Licensed Architect with current registration in the region
• 5+ years of healthcare project experience (U.S.)
• Bachelor in Architecture (Master preferred)
• Proficiency in Revit (AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino/Grasshopper and Affinity preferred)
• NCARB and LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred
• Willingness to travel and occasional overtime

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Leadership and mentoring abilities
• Collaborative team player
• Revit proficiency
• AutoCAD proficiency preferred
• 3D modeling: SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper preferred