Project Architect

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Full-time Regular Professional Charlotte, NC, US

Excellent design can’t happen without exceptional people. This value continues to guide our growth. We hire talented people, inspire them with work that they love and build a team to achieve something special.

Our team is looking for a strong architect to join our PK-12 studio in Charlotte. Our next team member will have excellent communication, design, graphic and visualization skills. This individual will manage, organize and coordinate with the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to successfully execute architectural projects.

PK-12 school design is most effective when it actively supports and enriches school programs. HCM's designs have been informed by and are responsive to research, learning philosophy, community, and ultimately, the learners themselves. Spaces, both within and without, need to support the myriad of ways teaching and learning occur. Together, we work with our clients to integrate distinct programs and excellent design to create exceptional educational experiences.

• 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.
• Contributes to project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with the project manager and project designer.
• Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions.
• Actively collaborates with and coordinates 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.
• Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases.
• Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CDs for conformance with design
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as requested.

• 5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
• License required.
• Experience in Education sector preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams.
• Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills.
• Experience leading client meetings and sub-consultant coordination.
• Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulations
• LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus.

Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. We care about helping people realize their potential. We do much more as a team than simply design together. We’re committed to social, environmental, and community responsibility through firm wide activities and events.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(K) with company match
• PTO Plans
• Mentorship Programs and Professional Development

HCM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type…