Company Description

Architecture by Design (ABD) seeks a dynamic individual to join our creative team supporting our mission of providing attainable, quality design solutions all while mindful of economic considerations. We are a medium sized architecture firm based in historic Ellicott City, Maryland. Projects are primarily residential and light commercial consisting of wood frame as well as podium-style construction. Many are focused around affordable/workforce housing utilizing LIHTC (state-funded) financing and combining sustainable features within the design. We are proud to be leaders in this area of design and architecture. ABD understands work-life balance and strives to provide an environment that promotes this balance while remaining competitive in our industry.

About the role:
As a project manager at ABD you will participate in all project phases and contribute to the high quality design and technical documents necessary for constructing projects.

In the first three months you will:

• Work with firm leaders to develop project strategies and design concepts
• Work with clients to understand their needs and be their champion throughout the project
• Lead the internal design team and manage the project budgets and staffing
• Coordinate with external consultants to ensure consistency of design concept and well-coordinated drawing sets
• Visit regional project sites that are actively under construction
• Attend client meetings (virtual and in person)
• Share your background and expertise with your new colleagues and get to know them on a personal level

Over time you will:

• Manage, review, and produce SD, DD and CD documents for projects of varying sizes.
• Mentor and manage junior staff and student interns.
• Coordinate project documentation execution, construction plans and details, and consultant team while ensuring quality control and completion
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and professional judgment in solving architectural issues
• Lead coordination meetings with consultants, clients, and within the office
• Coordinate engineering systems integration with architectural aspects of projects
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and CDs
• Perform & oversee construction observation duties
• Influence and help guide the firm culture

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Project Manager at Architecture by Design, Inc. Responsibilities include preparation of technical design documents (schematic through construction), interface with clients, consultants (MEP, Structural, etc.) and jurisdictional authorities, management of project team members, and construction administration. Other tasks include building code research, implementation of accessibility requirements, and coordinating any funding agency or green/energy certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the preparation of technical design documents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or manage project team members collaborating with you on a project.
• Experience working with engineering consultants (MEP, Structural, Civil, etc.)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2018 or newer, Sketch-Up, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu. Working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience in the architectural or wood construction industry is preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in wood frame construction, with an emphasis on residential and light commercial construction Maryland residents preferred.

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Performance bonuses may be awarded annually.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA/HRA options and employer paid
  stipend
• 7 paid holidays
• 15 days of PTO (vacation and sick leave) and a liberal leave policy during the last
  week of December; increasing 1 day of PTO annually at work anniversary
• 401k and profit sharing plan with matching contributions up to 4%
• Stipend to offset costs of medical insurance premiums
• Core working hours with some flexibility
• Summer hours
• ARE Prep/Assistance
• Support for professional development, MD licensure fees, and AIA membership

Location:
The office is located in the historic district of downtown Ellicott City, MD. Most staff work in the office every day, but flexibility can be considered after 6 months of employment.

Hours:
Full time, 40 hours per week.

To apply:
We are looking to hire immediately. Interested applicants please send a portfolio in pdf format, resume and letter of interest to chelsea@charrettevg.com and reference “ ABD PM”. The total file size of submitted materials should not exceed 10mb. Architecture by Design is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

No phone calls, please.