Architect – Project Manager – Carbondale, IL

Klingner & Associates, PC; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 52,348 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor / Mentee opportunities

Professional development assistance

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Klingner & Associates, P.C. in Carbondale, IL is seeking an Architect – Project Manager. In this role, you will guide teams in managing complex projects, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule compliance. This position involves direct client interaction and leadership of design teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of experience, a degree in Architecture or Design, and proficiency with tools like Revit and Adobe Creative Cloud. The company offers competitive perks including health insurance and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of experience managing architecture or multidisciplinary projects.
• Professional licensure process is nearing completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and expectations.
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts.
• Schedule and lead internal project meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Revit

Building Code Knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture or Design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CARBONDALE, IL | Klingner & Associates, P.C. is seeking an Architect – Project Manager. As an Architect – Project Manager at Klingner, you’ll guide teams focused on navigating clients and communities towards successful project outcomes. This role is at the head of our integrated design teams, managing all aspects of project document development and providing hands‑on supervision for multidisciplinary staff. In addition to maintaining quality, cost, and schedule for complex projects, you will get to work directly with clients, head up interviews, and pursue exciting new work.

Every project is a chance for you to make a real impact — on the user experience, on communities, and on emerging designers.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize owner / client relationship and expectations.
• Participate in new business and marketing efforts, including responses to marketing requests and maintenance of firm relationships.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain work plans and financial performance of each project.
• Schedule and lead weekly internal team project meetings as well as develop the meeting agenda and project status update.
• Estimate fees, determine scope of work, and prepare and uphold Klingner Client Services Agreements, Klingner Sub-Consultant Agreements, and requests for additional services.
• Keep track of project scopes for contract compliance and potential additional services.
• Manage time and personal workload as well as work efforts of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders.
• Guide and teach less experienced staff.
• Coordinate all project efforts, administrative and technical, to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
• Serve as primary contact with clients to bring projects to completion on schedule; within budget; and with a focus on client trust, rapport, and satisfaction.
• Understand Business Development and genuinely and consistently build and maintain ongoing professional relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with the Business Development leader to attend client events, fundraisers, and other events within the city.
• Participate in regular office and regional staffing meetings.
• Assist in winning work.

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of experience, with at least 3 years of experience successfully managing Architecture / multidisciplinary projects.
• Degree from an accredited university in Architecture or Design.
• Professional licensure process is close to completion.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape or other rendering software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud required.
• Knowledge of building code and construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead project teams and manage project schedule, budget, and program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace is preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.

Salary Range

$38-$49

The Perks

• Mentor / Mentee opportunities
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance (three coverage options available)
• Vision and dental insurance
• VPTO, sick leave, and 7.5 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health savings and Flexible Spending
• Partial Paid Maternity Leave
• Yearly Wellness reimbursement
• Bonus opportunities
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

NOTE: Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Interest Forms without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should highlight your role on the project(s) and be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your Interest Form in the section where you are asked to upload your Resume or CV.

Applying is easy – Simply complete the Initial Interest Form below. That’s okay! We’re always looking for experienced professionals who want to work in our wheelhouse of expertise. We welcome you to apply today.