Architect - Healthcare

At Gensler, healthcare design is never just about the built environment. It is about people. Our work is grounded in research, driven by insight, and shaped by the lived experiences of patients, families, clinicians, and communities. And it spans individual moments of care to systems that serve entire regions, elevating human health and wellness.

We call this approach Radically Human and it guides not only our work, but how we build our teams. We seek thoughtful, curious partners who share our belief that design can be a catalyst for better outcomes, deeper connections, and lasting impact.

Your Role

As an Architect with Gensler’s Healthcare practice in Philadelphia, you will help shape some of the most complex and impactful healthcare environments in the region. You will bring together design excellence, technical rigor, and strategic thinking to deliver architecture that is both deeply functional and experientially rich.

You will work within a highly collaborative, client-focused culture that values design quality, resilience, and social purpose. This role offers the opportunity to apply informed, user-centered design to unlock solutions that are defining the next chapter of healthcare through spaces that adapt, endure, and elevate the human experience.

What You Will Do

• Direct the production of drawings, specifications, and construction administration activities
• Ensure project documentation clearly communicates design intent while meeting the highest technical standards
• Resolve complex technical and design challenges to deliver innovative, constructible, and high-quality solutions
• Contribute to the development, coordination, and oversight of project manuals and specifications
• Coordinate architectural documentation with multidisciplinary consultants, including structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustics, accessibility, building envelope, and life safety
• Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants across a wide range of healthcare projects, including hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient clinics, surgery centers, and community health facilities
• Conduct on-site observations and document site reviews during construction
• Review submittals, substitution requests, and respond to RFIs during construction
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Actively contribute to the financial performance and successful delivery of projects
• Support proposal development and contract review in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Build, maintain, and strengthen productive, long-term client relationships
• Mentor, collaborate with, and support team members across experience levels
• Engage in office-wide initiatives, learning programs, and practice-building efforts

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• Registered / Licensed Architect
• 10-15 years of related experience on healthcare projects, from feasibility studies, pre-design, space programming, master planning to schematic design, design development and construction documents 
• Knowledge of building systems, codes, and structures
• Proficiency in Revit is required
• LEED AP (or in process) preferred
• Experience delivering high-performance, resilient healthcare buildings preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable design practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying phases of development
• Adaptable, curious, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented, and client-focused

*This role is not remote or hybrid; we look forward to working with our new Architect in our dynamic Philadelphia office.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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