Project Manager

HCM; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HCM in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager for its Education studio. You will be the client and contractor liaison, coordinating HCM design teams and engineering consultants to deliver high-quality architectural projects.

The role supports a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration several days per week and on-site meetings as required. Licensing and a passion for education environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in architecture.
• Architecture license is required.
• Experience with education sector projects is preferred.
• Strong ability to lead client meetings and coordinate sub-consultants.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of project design philosophy and communicates it to the team.
• Leads technical design, detailed development, coordination and QC across all phases.
• Collaborates with consultants to ensure integrated design and performance goals.
• Delivers complete, accurate project documentation and manages schedules.
• Oversees construction administration activities and reviews shop drawings.
• Manages project financials, staffing, and client/owner interactions.

Skills

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Architectural design

Construction documents

Education

Architecture license

Job description

HCM is looking for a strong Project Manager to join our Education studio in Charlotte, NC. Our next team member will have a passion for design excellence, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to client service. This individual will be the point of contact for our clients and their general contractors and consultants throughout the project duration. They will be expected to manage, organize, and coordinate their HCM team and our engineering consultants to successfully execute architectural projects.

While some flexibility may be available, this is a hybrid position. Candidates should expect to be in-office at least 3 days per week to collaborate with colleagues and clients and to attend on-site meetings as required.

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
• Leads 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 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.
• Oversees 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
• Oversees construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.). Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
• Develops and manages project schedules including HCM staffing assignments.
• Manages contract compliance and project financials including fee budgets and invoicing.
• Fosters a collaborative team environment that mentors and develops junior staff.
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required.

About You

• 10-15 years of experience in the Architectural field
• License required
• Experience, and a demonstrated interest in the Education sector required.
• A passion for designing high quality, built environments that enrich the lives of students and education staff.
• Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration