Project Manager, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration

Overview

Project Manager – Healthcare (HCAi / OSHPD)

Location: Remote (San Francisco Bay Area Required)

Experience Level: Senior (12–15 Years Total Experience)

Russell + Lopes Architects LLP (RLA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager with extensive California healthcare and HCAi (formerly OSHPD) experience to join our growing practice. This is a remote position; however candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area to support site visits, client coordination, and regulatory processes.

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead complex healthcare projects from planning through construction administration, with a strong emphasis on HCAi compliance, regulatory coordination, and consultant management
. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to operate independently within a collaborative design team.

• 12–15 years of professional architectural project experience

• 8–10 years of direct HCAi (OSHPD) healthcare project experience

• Proven experience managing California hospital and acute care projects

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • HCAi submittals and approvals

  • IOR coordination and construction phase requirements

  • Healthcare building codes (CBC, CAN, NFPA, FGI)

• Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Serve as Project Manager for healthcare projects subject to HCAi review and approval

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and consultant coordination

• Manage regulatory submittals and responses with HCAi and AHJs

• Oversee quality control of project documentation across all phases

• Participate in construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and site observations

• Coordinate with owners, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff

• Licensed Architect in California (or ability to obtain licensure)

• Experience working in remote or hybrid team environments

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Revit and healthcare documentation standards

• Remote position
  , with periodic in-person meetings and site visits

• Must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Collaborative, design-focused studio culture with a strong emphasis on technical excellence

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Benefits package including paid time off, holidays, and retirement options

• Opportunity to work on significant, mission-driven healthcare projects throughout the Bay Area

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your healthcare and HCAi experience to: