Senior Architecture Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

401k

Education assistance

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Architecture) to lead the architectural visioning and design process for new Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) projects. This role shapes resident unit design and guides overall architectural direction for development and repositioning initiatives.

As part of our in‑house team, you will collaborate with partners to develop cost‑effective building programs, update master/capital plans, and ensure design guidelines and brand

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

• Lead architectural visioning and design for new CCRCs and repositioning projects.
• Ensure alignment with standards and guidelines and guide resident unit design.
• Collaborate with partners to develop cost-effective building programs and master/capital plans.
• Review drawings, attend progress meetings, and maintain design conformance with Erickson brand.
• Support budgets for life-cycle and facility projects and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Architectural programming

Design

Consultant coordination

Construction administration

Senior housing experience

Job description

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 Project Manager (Architecture) 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.

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

Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law

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.