Education Studio Project Architect | Lead & Design

HCM; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

PTO Plans

Mentorship Programs and Professional •

Job summary

HCM is seeking a Project Architect to join the PK-12 studio in Charlotte, NC. The role involves leading design development, coordinating with consultants, and contributing to construction document production, while ensuring compliance with design intent, schedule, and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of architectural experience, a valid architect license, and strong leadership and presentation abilities. Experience in education projects and knowledge of codes are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field.
• License required.
• Experience in Education sector preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams.
• Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination.
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 project manager and project designer.
• Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions.
• Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept and performance goals of the project.
• Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases.
• Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CDs for conformance with design
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as requested.

Skills

5-10 years of architectural experience

Leadership

Client meetings

Sub-consultant coordination

Design and presentation skills

Graphic skills

Construction documentation

Education

Architect license

Job description

HCM is seeking a Project Architect to join the PK-12 studio in Charlotte, NC. The role involves leading design development, coordinating with consultants, and contributing to construction document production, while ensuring compliance with design intent, schedule, and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of architectural experience, a valid architect license, and strong leadership and presentation abilities. Experience in education projects and knowledge of codes are highly valued.