Senior Project Manager (Architecture)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion culture

Health services for employees

Competitive benefits packages

401k contributions

Education assistance

Job summary

A national senior living provider is looking for a Senior Architectural Manager to lead the architectural vision and design for new Continuing Care Retirement Community projects. This role involves collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with guidelines, developing budgets, and supporting community projects. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year plus bonuses. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in architectural programming and a strong background in senior housing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in architectural programming and design.
• At least 10 years of experience in senior housing or multifamily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to develop building programs.
• Work with development projects team on Master Plans.
• Ensure design guidelines are implemented.
• Assist community and project leaders with budget development.
• Attend construction progress meetings to maintain design conformance.

Skills

Architectural programming and design

Consultant coordination

Construction administration

Senior housing experience

Multifamily housing experience

Education

4 years of related experience

Relevant degree

Job description

Overview

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 oversees 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 join a financially strong organization with ambitious long‑term expansion plans.

What We Offer

• 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: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in architectural programming and design, consultant coordination and construction administration. Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Senior housing and/or multifamily experience preferred. Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

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.