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Senior Architectural Project Manager Healthcare

Shape the Future of Pediatric Healthcare in North Carolina

Are you ready to help lead one of the most significant healthcare projects in the Southeast?

We're seeking a Senior Architectural Project Manager to play a key leadership role in the design and delivery of a transformative new children's health campus in the Triangle region. This landmark development will include a 500-bed freestanding children's hospital, outpatient care facilities, behavioral health services, and integrated research and education spaces that will impact generations of patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

In this role, you'll lead complex healthcare projects from concept through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, build lasting client relationships, and mentor the next generation of design professionals. You'll join an employee-owned organization that values collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity for every team member to make a meaningful impact.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead a landmark children's healthcare campus that will become one of North Carolina's most important healthcare destinations.
• Drive projects that improve patient experiences and advance pediatric care, research, and education.
• Collaborate with talented architects, engineers, planners, and healthcare specialists.
• Work in an employee-owned firm where your contributions help shape the future of the business.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexibility and significant project exposure.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the Project Manager for complex healthcare projects, including hospitals and major medical facilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases, from planning and design through construction administration and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate design reviews, project meetings, and technical work sessions.
• Oversee project quality, QA/QC processes, and technical excellence across all deliverables.
• Partner with leadership on project planning, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Support business development efforts, client presentations, and pursuit activities.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (RA) with active professional licensure.
• 12+ years of professional architectural experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading architectural projects.
• Healthcare project experience, including hospitals or complex healthcare environments.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with children's hospitals or pediatric healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and LEED practices.
• PMP certification or interest in pursuing certification.
• Experience supporting marketing, business development, and client pursuits.
• Familiarity with architectural and engineering coordination on large-scale healthcare projects.

Work Environment

This position is based in our downtown Raleigh office and follows a hybrid work schedule that balances in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. Team members work closely with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders both in the office and on-site.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to a high-profile children's healthcare campus while working alongside a collaborative team committed to design excellence, innovation, and meaningful community impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $64.90/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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