Project Architect - Healthcare

At RDG, great healthcare design starts with listening. We’re looking for an experienced architect who is passionate about providing exceptional client service, building lasting relationships and creating environments that support bettercare. In this role, you’ll be involved with healthcare projects from early planning and design through construction administration, serving as a trusted partner to clients and a steady leader for multidisciplinary project teams. You’ll anticipate needs, communicate clearly and keep projects aligned with each client’s goals, schedule andbudget. You’ll also have a meaningful role in the continued growth of our Madison office. As part of a newer, close‑ink team backed by an established firm with more than 60 years of experience, you’ll get the best of both worlds: the autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit to help shape a growing office, along with the resources, expertise and stability of a nationally recognized practice. If you’re energized by strong client relationships, collaborative project leadership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we’d love to meetyou. EssentialJobFunctions Serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare clients, delivering responsive, thoughtful service and building relationships that extend beyond a singleproject. Engage in healthcare projects from initial programming and conceptual design through construction documentation and constructionadministration. Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, consultants, contractors and client stakeholders to support clear communication and successful projectdelivery. Anticipate project and client needs, help identify challenges early and guide teams toward practical, creativesolutions. Maintain a high standard of design quality, technical accuracy and documentation throughout every phase of theproject. Collaborate with RDG’s healthcare leaders and teams across offices, drawing on firmwide expertise andresources. Support client presentations, interviews, proposals and other relationship‑buildingefforts. Mentor emerging professionals and contribute to the culture, capabilities and continued growth of the Madisonoffice. Skills&Strengths Client‑focused technical leader who earns trust through attentive listening, responsiveness and consistentfollow‑through. Demonstrated history of developing and maintaining long‑term clientrelationships. Clear, confident communicator with strong written, verbal and presentation skills. Collaborative leader who brings people together, establishes accountability and helps teams do their bestwork. Proactive problem‑solver who can anticipate needs, navigate complexity and make sounddecisions. Entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for helping grow a newer office within an establishedfirm. Open to growing project management skills including project scope, schedules, staffing plans, work plans, budgets, coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams, consultants, contractors and clientstakeholders. Commitment to mentoring colleagues and contributing to a positive, connected officeculture. Education&Experience Bachelor’s or graduate degree in architecture from an accreditedprogram. RDG is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer.