Project Manager (10 + YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Matching

Employer HSA contributions

Life & AD&D Insurance

PTO & 10 company holidays

Job summary

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a strong Project Manager to lead our Senior Living team.

You will be the main client and contractor liaison, coordinate with consultants, and manage design development, documentation, and on-site collaborations to ensure quality and performance. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in architecture, a professional license, and a passion for high-quality built environments that enhance senior living spaces.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in architectural field.
• License required.
• Experience in Senior Living, Hospitality, or multifamily sectors.
• Passion for designing high-quality built environments.
• Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination.
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of project design philosophy and conveys it to the team.
• Leads technical design, development, coordination, and quality control across all phases.
• Seeks creative solutions and documents supporting these solutions.
• Coordinates with consultants and resources to support design goals.
• Delivers complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation.
• Oversees production of schematic, design development, and construction documents.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Oversees construction administration duties and reviews shop drawings.
• Develops and manages project schedules and staffing.
• Manages contract compliance and project financials.
• Mentors junior staff and maintains client contact.

Skills

Leadership

Client coordination

Construction documents

Construction administration

Building codes

Senior Living

Project management

Education

Professional license

Job description

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Full-time Regular Management Alexandria, VA, US

Salary Range: $92,000.00 To $119,000.00 Annually

About Our Firm

HCM is a collaborative design firm working at the intersection of inspiration and impact. Our team is driven by a shared vision to design for real, creating spaces that amplify the power of place and invigorate the communities they anchor. Guided by a process rooted in listening, we partner closely with clients across industries and around the country to uncover opportunities, shape communities, and design environments that leave a lasting legacy.

About Our Search

Hord Coplan Macht is looking for a strong Project Manager to join our Senior Living team. 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.

This position is open to candidates for our Baltimore, Denver, Alexandria, and North Carolina offices. While some flexibility may be available, this is not a fully remote position. Candidates should expect to be in the office regularly 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 the 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 CDs 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 Senior Living or Hospitality, or multifamily sectors are required
• A passion for designing high-quality, built environments that enrich the lives of senior residents, a plus
• Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations

About Our Culture

We believe there’s power in purpose. Ours is helping people realize their potential. Our team is creative, entrepreneurial, responsible, sensitive, and diverse. And while our knowledge and experiences span worlds, we care most deeply about the work we do together. Beyond designing for clients, we volunteer at schools, play broomball, plant trees, climb mountains, prepare meals for families at hospitals, and so much more. Ours is a culture where ingenuity meets authenticity, and we couldn’t be more proud of it.

About Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA and Limited FSA options, HSA Plans, and Employer HSA Contributions
• SmartConnect Medicare Support, Company Paid LTD, STD, and Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Pet, & Critical Illness Insurance Benefits, PTO Plans & 10 Company Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Matching, Employee Assistance Program, and Professional

The projected base salary for this full-time position is$92,000,000-$119,000. 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.

Maryland Statement

The projected base salary for this full-time position is $92,000-$119,000. HCM’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.