Architectural Design & Delivery Lead

CESO, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off

401K with a Company Match

Rewards and Recognition Program

Training and Development

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Welcome Box

Casual Dress Code

Reimbursement for Licenses

Paid Time Off for Community Service

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CESO, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Architecture Manager to lead design development across diverse projects, uphold standards, and drive innovative solutions while balancing workloads and mentoring staff.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, project delivery within budgets and schedules, QA/QC adherence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure client programs are met and design excellence is maintained across multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience is required.
• Registered Architect (RA) licensure is required.
• Obtain multi-state licensure as required by CESO to become a signatory for the company.
• NCARB Certification is preferred.
• CSI - CCS and or CDT certification is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Newforma Konekt.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, and/or AutoCAD.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members by providing technical direction.
• Supervise architecture teams and serve as a senior technical resource for resolving complex design challenges and project issues.
• Mentor and coach (Sr) Team Leads, (Sr) Architects / (Sr) Design Coordinators, and other architectural production staff to support skill development, performance consistency, and career growth.
• Oversee team budgets, labor utilization, and resource planning at the Business Unit level, as led by (Sr) Team Leads at a program and project level, to support efficient project execution and alignment with Business Unit goals.
• Ensure architectural teams meet client program requirements within established budget and schedule constraints.
• Apply advanced knowledge of architectural design principles and practices to guide project execution and support team decision-making.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to share updates, reinforce standards, best practices, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Assist Project Managers and Team Leads in the preparation of proposals, budgets, and design strategies from concept through completion.
• Ensure company QA/QC procedures and standards are adhered to by project teams, and assist with project Quality Assurance reviews, as needed, to support complex projects and/or project schedules.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Budgeting & resource planning

QA/QC procedures

Team supervision

Project management

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Newforma Konekt

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CESO, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Architecture Manager to lead design development across diverse projects, uphold standards, and drive innovative solutions while balancing workloads and mentoring staff.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, project delivery within budgets and schedules, QA/QC adherence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure client programs are met and design excellence is maintained across multiple offices.