Senior Architectural Manager

891 Erickson Senior Living, LLC; Arbutus (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

PTO (paid time off)

401k up to 3%

Education assistance including CEUs

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Senior Architectural Manager to lead architectural visioning and design for CCRCs and repositioning projects in the Baltimore area. The role focuses on aligning with established standards, shaping resident unit design, and guiding overall architectural direction across development and existing communities.

This owner-side opportunity offers a path to influence large-scale, mission-driven projects with long-term growth plans and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in architectural programming and design, consultant coordination and construction administration.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior housing and/or multifamily experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with corporate and community partners to develop cost effective building programs per Master Plan and models.
• Update Master Plans and Capital Plans for existing communities as required.
• Work with Design team to ensure guidelines and brand standards are implemented on new developments.
• Coordinate with ESL Interior Design and Engineering Teams to update Life-Cycle Plans and renovation projects.
• Assist with developing budgets for life cycle and facility projects.
• Provide project guidance, including meetings, drawings and specs review to ensure Erickson brand conformance.
• Attend construction progress meetings, site visits, and mock-up reviews to maintain design conformance.

Skills

Architectural programming

Design

Consultant coordination

Construction administration

Senior housing

Multifamily

Job description

Location

Location: Erickson Senior Living Erickson Senior Living is one of the nation’s largest and fastest‑growing senior living developers and managers. Our in‑house development team plays a critical role in this momentum, overseeing the design and construction of new communities that support our long‑term growth strategy. To support this growth, we are seeking a Senior Architectural Manager to lead the architectural visioning and design process for new Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) projects. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment with established standards and guidelines, shaping resident unit design, and guiding overall architectural direction for both new development and repositioning initiatives. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for architectural professionals who are interested in transitioning to the owner side of real estate development and want to a financially strong organization with ambitious long‑term expansion plans.

Benefits

• A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical centers that provide health and well‑being services free for all employees 18+ regardless of insurance
• State‑of‑the‑art community campuses, ongoing expansion plans, and design enhancements to ensure we continue to set industry standards
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our team members
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO for employees working 30+ hours
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible
• Education assistance including paid CEUs and certification reimbursement

How you will make an impact

Collaborate with corporate and community partners to develop cost effective building programs in accordance with the established Master Plan and operational models. Partner with the development projects team to develop and/or update Master Plans and/or Capital Plans for the existing communities as required. Work with Design team for new development projects to ensure design guidelines and brand standards are implemented. Engage with the ESL Interior Design and Engineering Teams to assist the community and required consultants to develop and/or update their Life‑Cycle Plans and renovation projects establishing a roadmap for future projects. Support the community and project leaders with developing budgets for life cycle and facility projects as required. Provide project guidance, including meeting attendance, drawing and specification review as required, to ensure conformance to Erickson brand for all projects as assigned. Periodically, attend construction progress meetings, site visits and mock‑up unit reviews to assist development teams with maintaining design conformance.

Compensation

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law

Requirements

What you will need: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in architectural programming and design, consultant coordination and construction administration. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Senior housing and/or multifamily experience preferred.

About the Company

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care with a growing, national network of communities. We help people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well‑being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work‑life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you’re driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you’ll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on‑campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.