Architect (10-15 YOE)

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.•Conshohocken, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HCM is a collaborative design firm working at the intersection of inspiration and impact. Our team is driven by a shared vision to design for real, creating spaces that amplify the power of place and invigorate the communities they anchor. Guided by a process rooted in listening, we partner closely with clients across industries and around the country to uncover opportunities, shape communities, and design environments that leave a lasting legacy. Our Conshohocken, PA office is looking for a strong Project Manager (Architect II) to join the Public Safety Market Sector. 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. Public Safety Studio designs public safety facilities that enable emergency, mission-critical, and law enforcement professionals to perform their critical work through innovative, collaborative, and client-driven solutions. Balancing survivability, functionality, ergonomics, and aesthetics, we create environments that enhance agency operations while reinforcing community trust. Grounded in operational rigor and long-term vision, each facility integrates advanced technology, robust survivability, and supportive spaces that invest in today’s public safety teams and the communities they serve.

Requirements

10-15 years of experience in the Architectural field
License required
Demonstrated leadership and experience with project teams
Excellent design, graphic, and presentation skills
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in Public Safety Projects, including Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Communication Centers (E911) preferred
LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus

Responsibilities

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 the 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 Senior Designer
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
Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases
Delivers complete, accurate, and coordinated project documentation
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
Performs construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
Maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client, and owner presentations as required