Healthcare Studio Leader

Responsibilities

• Serve as a local leader for DLR Group’s Healthcare practice in New York City and the broader tri-state market
• Build and strengthen client relationships with healthcare systems, executives, administrators, consultants, contractors, and industry partners
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new healthcare opportunities in partnership with local, regional, and national leadership
• Lead pursuit strategy, client interviews, proposal input, and planning narratives
• Strengthen DLR Group’s visibility through active involvement in healthcare organizations, industry events, panels, and professional networks
• Maintain strong client engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner with project managers and integrated design teams to support scope, schedule, staffing, quality, and financial performance
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams delivering healthcare environments
• Mentor team members and help build local healthcare expertise
• Support a collaborative studio culture rooted in design excellence and innovation

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in healthcare architecture, design, planning, or project leadership
• Demonstrated experience developing client relationships and supporting growth within a healthcare practice
• Strong knowledge of the New York City and tri-state healthcare market
• Experience leading or supporting complex healthcare projects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Engineering, or a related field
• Licensed professional strongly preferred
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare executives and technical teams
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medical planning, clinical workflows, and functional programming
• Experience with projects in the 10,000 to 20,000+ square-foot range or larger
• Experience with inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, or campus-based healthcare projects
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ACHA, AIA, HFMA, or ASHE
• Recognized industry presence through speaking engagements or published work
• Existing relationships with healthcare clients and market influencers in NY, NJ, or CT
• ACHA, EDAC, LEED, or other relevant healthcare design credentials
• Experience with facility master planning, Lean design, or design-build methods

About the Company

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization. We are 100% employee-owned, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration to elevate the human experience through design.