Architect - Project Manager

DLZ Corporation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) options

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program with benefits

Job summary

DLZ Corporation in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking an Architect / Architect Project Manager to lead complex design projects. The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring quality across Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, and Federal projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of experience, proficiency in REVIT, and an ability to travel for Midwest site work. Florida licensure within one year is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture completed.
• Must be registered Architect in Florida or able to obtain license within 1 year.
• 5–15 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, or Federal projects preferred.
• Proficiency in REVIT is required.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience leading multi-discipline design teams and managing concurrent projects.
• Ability to develop project schedules and coordinate with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to job sites, primarily in the Midwest, with some overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural/design assignments using REVIT and advanced professional knowledge.
• Establish design direction, develop drawings/specifications, and manage project schedule and budget.
• Coordinate client contact and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate alternative systems and methods.
• Ensure quality control over assigned projects and lead the project team.

Skills

Strong written and oral presentation

Leadership and team coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

REVIT

Job description

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don't just design infrastructure-we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation currently has exciting Architect / Architect Project Manager opening in Jacksonville, FL.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform architectural and design assignments of a complex nature, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge using REVIT.
• Establish design direction, develop technical drawings and specifications, and direct overall project schedule and budget.
• Manage a wide variety of project type, scale and complexities.
• Conduct studies of new architectural methods, codes, processes, and materials. Conduct complex feasibility and operating studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems and methods.
• Coordinate client contact and maintain working relationship at all levels throughout the project.
• Responsible for quality control over assigned projects.
• Regular communication and leadership to direct the team in all elements of the project.
• Assist in business development for existing clients and new project opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, standard AIA contracts, correspondence, and project documentation for Judicial,
• Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, and/or Federal projects.
• Travel to job-sites, primarily in the Midwest with occasional overnight stays.
• Meet cost and time schedules while producing quality results.
• Manage work to ensure project is completed to design specifications and within budgets established.
• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
• Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOBREQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• Must be registered Architect in the state of Florida or have the ability to obtain license within one year.
• 5 - 15 years relevant work experience
• Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, Corrections, and/or Federal Project experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in REVIT required
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Experience in a variety of project types, scale, and complexity; following project from conception through completion.
• Experience working on concurrent projects, collaborating with multiple design disciplines, and technical production project experience.
• Develop project schedules and work with stakeholders to ensure work is completed on schedule
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn't just a policy-it's a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.