About Our Search
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 Conshohocken, PA office is looking for a strong Project Architect (Architect I) 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.
About Our Market Sector
SCHRADERGROUP A Hord Coplan Macht Studio is a nationally recognized leader in the planning and design of public safety facilities since 2004. Our work reflects a deep understanding of the operational, technical, and human needs of EOC and E911 facilities, law enforcement, fire stations, EMS stations, emergency management facilities, and municipal complexes. Each project we undertake is tailored to support the mission of its users’ prioritizing security, efficiency, functionality, and community connection.We believe there is no substitute for expertise in this highly specialized field.
Our team has extensive experience developing public safety environments that balance complex programming requirements with inspired practical design. The result is dynamic, high-performing spaces that support first responders, promote wellness, and serve the public effectively, all delivered on time and within budget.
Key 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 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 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 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 CD’s 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 require
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in the Architectural field
- License required
- Experience in Public Safety Projects including Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Operations Center, Emergency Communication Centers (E911) preferred.
- 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
- LEED and/or WELL Building credentials are a plus
About Our Culture
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.
About our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Company paid STD, LTD, Life
- PTO Plans
- 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**
