About Our Search
Our DC Metro office is looking for a strong Project Manager to join the Education Studio. Our next team member will have excellent communication, design, graphic, organization, and visualization skills. This individual will manage, organize and coordinate with the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to successfully execute architectural projects.
About Our Market Sector
The Hord Coplan Macht Higher Education design studio is dedicated to creating environments that promote student success. We focus on all aspects of educational work including public schools, independent schools, charter schools, and colleges and universities. We create award winning learning environments nationwide, and bring specialized experience and passion to each endeavor. Our collaborative team of more than 90 architects and designers is committed to design excellence, technical strength, and sustainable innovation.
We strive to create spaces that enhance the academic and personal growth of students.
About The Position
- Actively collaborates with and coordinates work for our internal HCM team as well as our project consultants and is a knowledge resource to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals of the project
- Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate
- Contributes to project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with the design team
- Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions
- Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases
- Delivers complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation
- Directs the construction documentation team and ensures that the quality and design intent is maintained
- Builds and maintains a strong knowledge of emerging technology and innovations related to building technology.
- Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design
- Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
- Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required
About You
- 15+ years of experience in the Architectural field
- License required
- Experience working in VA and DC Metro, preferred
- Experience with and demonstrated commitment to high-performance building design and sustainability
- Direct experience with net-zero energy and/or carbo-neutral projects preferred
- Experience in Higher Education and K12 preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams
- Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination
- Strong Revit skills
- Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
- Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
About Our Culture
Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. We are a firm that understands the benefits of maintaining a work-life balance with a shared end goal of achieving something special. Above all, we care about helping people to realize their potential.
About Our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Company Paid STD, LTD, Life
- Paid Time Off
- Mentorship Programs and Professional Development
EEO Statement
HCM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Accessibility Statement
HCM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 410-837-7311.
**A portfolio or work samples must be submitted to be considered for the position. A link to a portfolio or work samples is preferred. Max size of the portfolio or work samples to be considered is 4 MB**
