Project Architect - (5-10 YOE)

HCM; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hord Coplan Macht is seeking a Project Architect in Alexandria, VA with 5–10 years of architectural experience, a preference for licensure, and strong Revit skills. The role focuses on leading document production, coordinating design teams, and ensuring design integrity across all project phases in multifamily housing and mixed-use settings.

The position requires collaboration, construction administration duties, and adherence to codes, with a salary range of $75,000 to $105,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in the architectural field.
• License preferred.
• Experience in multifamily housing and/or mixed-use projects.
• Experience leading document production and sub-consultant coordination.
• Strong Revit skills and construction administration experience.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Effective communication and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of project design philosophy and convey it to the team.
• Coordinate technical design, detailed design development and quality control across phases.
• Lead production of schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Collaborate with consultants and internal teams to integrate design concepts.
• Review shop drawings and samples for conformance with design.
• Assist project manager with schedule and budget coordination.

Skills

Revit

Strong communication

Job description

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Project Architect - (5-10 YOE)

Full-time Regular Professional Alexandria, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1455

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

About Our Search

Hord Coplan Macht is looking for a strong Project Architect to join our Housing Mixed-Use team. Our next team member will have a passion for design excellence, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to client service. This role is essential for ensuring the client's design vision and budget requirements are met while coordinating the efforts of the project team to achieve these goals. The Project Architect ensures design integrity and coordinates deliverables throughout all phases of the project.

About the Position

• 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
• Coordinates projects’ technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with Senior Designer, Project Manager, and/or Principal-In-Charge.
• 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
• Delivers complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation
• Leads the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent during all project phases
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
• 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.). Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design
• Coordinates project schedules with the Project Manager including HCM staffing assignments
• Manages daily project team needs, including product research and coordination with HCM teams, consultants and contractors
• Fosters a collaborative team environment that mentors and develops junior staff
• Serves as a secondary contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required
• Assists the Project Manager with internal schedule and budget coordination and adherence to contract terms

About You

• 5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
• License preferred
• Experience in multifamily housing and/or mixed-use preferred
• Experience leading document production and sub-consultant coordination
• Strong Revit skills
• Experience in construction administration
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team player

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

Maryland Statement

The projected base salary for this full-time position is$75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual’s education, experience, and skillsets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM’s total compensation package for employees.

The projected base salary for this full-time position is $75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual’s education, experience, and skillsets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM’s total compensation package for employees.

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.

About Our Search

Hord Coplan Macht is looking for a strong Project Architect to join our Housing Mixed-Use team. Our next team member will have a passion for design excellence, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to client service. This role is essential for ensuring the client's design vision and budget requirements are met while coordinating the efforts of the project team to achieve these goals. The Project Architect ensures design integrity and coordinates deliverables throughout all phases of the project.

About the Position

• 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
• Coordinates projects’ technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with Senior Designer, Project Manager, and/or Principal-In-Charge.
• 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
• Delivers complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation
• Leads the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent during all project phases
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
• 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.). Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design
• Coordinates project schedules with the Project Manager including HCM staffing assignments
• Manages daily project team needs, including product research and coordination with HCM teams, consultants and contractors
• Fosters a collaborative team environment that mentors and develops junior staff
• Serves as a secondary contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required
• Assists the Project Manager with internal schedule and budget coordination and adherence to contract terms

About You

• 5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
• License preferred
• Experience in multifamily housing and/or mixed-use preferred
• Experience leading document production and sub-consultant coordination
• Strong Revit skills
• Experience in construction administration
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative team player

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

Maryland Statement

The projected base salary for this full-time position is$75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual’s education, experience, and skillsets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM’s total compensation package for employees.

The projected base salary for this full-time position is $75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual’s education, experience, and skillsets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM’s total compensation package for employees.

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.

Colorado Statement

The projected base salary for this full-time position is $75,000-$105,000. Hord Coplan Macht’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, as well as the individual’s education, experience, and skillsets. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of HCM’s total compensation package for employees.

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**