Lead national healthcare architecture practice, drive growth, client & team leadership.
20 days ago ago
$190,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
297 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Interior design
Urban planning
Landscape architecture
Performance modeling
Carbon footprint analysis
Regenerative design
Healthcare design
Sector Specialisms
Healthcare
Education
Residential
Workplace
Hospitality
Retail
Entertainment
Role
Description
project delivery
client relations
business development
team leadership
strategic planning
brand advocacy
Lead major project pursuits, managing teams to deliver healthcare facilities that exceed client expectations. Ensure project scopes, budgets, and timelines align with client requirements and financial targets, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Act as an ambassador for the firm’s brand and thought leader by representing our firm at industry events, speaking engagements, and professional organizations. Contribute to the advancement of healthcare design knowledge by promoting best practices, research, and innovative approaches that resonate with client and community needs.
Serve as the primary relationship leader for key healthcare clients, overseeing project-specific work to ensure long-term satisfaction, trust, and repeat business. Engage in proactive and strategic conversations with clients, addressing their goals and delivering high-quality design solutions.
Collaborate with senior leadership to set annual goals for the healthcare sector, develop actionable strategies, and contribute to financial objectives. Ensure that the healthcare practice aligns with the firm’s overall goals.
Identify, pursue, and secure new healthcare clients while expanding opportunities with existing ones. Develop targeted strategies that align with firm-wide goals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support top-line growth in the healthcare sector.
Build, mentor, and guide a diverse and high-performing team, promoting collaboration and fostering professional growth within the healthcare practice. Champion an inclusive and supportive environment, inspiring emerging leaders and facilitating knowledge-sharing across teams.
Requirements
architect license
leadership
architecture degree
20+ years
emotional intelligence
healthcare projects
Active architectural registration/license in at least one U.S. state is required.
Proven leadership and demonstrated track record of winning work, leading projects and growing market share in planning, renovation, or new construction projects for health systems, independent hospitals and/or academic medical centers.
Bachelor/master’s degree in architecture or related design field.
20+ years of experience working in Architecture and Interior Design firm.
Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.
Significant healthcare project experience (including OSHPD) that includes a range of building/program types, complexity and scale.
Benefits
Healthcare sector client relationships in northern and southern California.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded 1968
Year Established
The firm was established in 1968 and has since expanded globally.
$75M Revenue
Annual Income
The company consistently generates around $75 million in revenue annually, reflecting strong financial health.
The firm operates multiple studios across North America and Europe, delivering architecture, interior, landscape, urban design, and master planning.
Its portfolio spans diverse sectors—from healthcare campuses and educational facilities to multi‑family housing and urban destinations.
Notable projects often create community‑centered spaces that uplift human experience through thoughtful design.
Leadership is organized via a board chair and a cross‑disciplinary leadership council guiding cohesive strategy.
The firm is known for elevating talent internally, with pathways allowing designers to become principals or acquire ownership.
Cuningham’s integrated approach bridges master planning, architecture, and interiors to deliver unified design narratives.
They frequently undertake campus‑scale and institutional work, blending functionality with civic presence.
Uncommonly, Cuningham retains an employee‑ownership structure, reinforcing design quality through invested leadership.
Culture + Values
Collaborative
Creative Partnerships
Belief in collaboration and partnerships to generate ideas and deliver solutions.
Innovative
Change and Risk
Embraces change and takes risks to deliver creative, impactful solutions.
Inclusive
Diverse Perspectives
Celebrates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to create better designs.
Sustainable
Health and Wellbeing
Committed to designing environments that enhance the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.
Accountable
Responsibility
Holds itself responsible for the quality of work, actions, and success of projects.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Net-zero commitment
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, demonstrating a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Focus on sustainable architecture, planning, and interior design that prioritizes energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact.
Integrate sustainable practices into every stage of design, from conceptualization to construction and operation.
Develop energy-efficient buildings that reduce operating costs while contributing to a sustainable future.
Strong emphasis on regenerative design principles, carbon reduction, and promoting green building certifications like LEED.
Inclusion & Diversity
48% Female Representation
Gender Diversity in Staff
Women hold key leadership roles across the firm, contributing to a balanced and inclusive workplace.
Committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity in the workplace.
Goal to increase representation of underrepresented groups at all levels within the firm.
Support open dialogue about gender, ethnicity, and other aspects of identity to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Provide regular training programs on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and inclusive leadership.