About Our Search

Hord Coplan Macht is looking for an Architect with strong project management skills to join our Affordable Housing 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, 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 ensure the successful execution of architectural projects.

This position is open to candidates for our Baltimore or Alexandria office. 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 project technical design efforts, 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 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 in Affordable Housing required
Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination
Strong Revit skills
Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
Strong knowledge of the various federal, state, and local funding sources and application processes. Experience Maryland LIHTC processes is required.

About Our Culture

Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. We are a firm that understands the benefits of maintaining a work-life balance with a shared end goal of achieving something special. Above all, we care about helping people to realize their potential.

About Our Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
401(K) with company match
Company Paid STD, LTD, Life
Paid Time Off
Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

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.

**A portfolio or work samples must be submitted to be considered for the position. A link to a portfolio or work samples is preferred. Max size of the portfolio or work samples to be considered is 4 MB**

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