Architectural Project Manager

K5 Company; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

K5 Company in Royal Oak, Michigan seeks an experienced Architect to lead projects from planning through construction closeout. You will own scope, schedule, fees and staffing while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver build-ready documents.

The role requires 5–8 years in architecture with project leadership, strong Revit skills, and knowledge of codes, permits and construction administration. Travel to sites will be necessary.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• 5–8 years in architecture with project leadership responsibility.
• Strong Revit skills; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Experience producing and coordinating construction documents.
• Knowledge of building codes, accessibility, permitting and construction administration.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Working grasp of budgets, staffing, schedules and fees.
• Direct communication with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Organized across multiple projects at different phases.
• Able to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through construction closeout.
• Own scope, schedule, fee, staffing and resource planning.
• Set work plans with clear owners, deadlines and deliverables.
• Run multiple active projects without losing the details.
• Lead milestone reviews at 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Budget & schedule awareness

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead projects from planning through construction closeout
• Own scope, schedule, fee, staffing and resource planning
• Set work plans with clear owners, deadlines and deliverables
• Run multiple active projects without losing the details
• Lead milestone reviews at 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%

Technical Delivery

• Lead architectural documentation from schematic design through CDs
• Turn design intent into coordinated, buildable documents
• Review drawings and specs for accuracy and constructability
• Run QA/QC reviews before every issue
• Catch assembly and detailing issues before they reach the field

Code & Consultant Coordination

• Lead code, accessibility, zoning and permit review
• Coordinate structural, MEP, civil and specialty consultants
• Find coordination gaps and drive them to resolution
• Work with authorities having jurisdiction as required

Client & Project Management

• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients
• Lead meetings: decisions, risks and next steps
• Manage expectations on scope, schedule, budget and deliverables
• Track fee, hours and scope changes
• Flag additional services before they become problems

Construction Administration

• Support bidding, permitting and construction
• Review RFIs, submittals and shop drawings
• Visit sites and document field observations
• Resolve construction issues with contractors and consultants
• Protect design intent while responding to real conditions

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate architects, designers and technical staff across disciplines
• Give clear direction and direct feedback
• Support less-experienced team members
• Improve the standards, tools and processes we deliver with

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Professional degree in Architecture or a related field
• 5–8 years in architecture with project leadership responsibility
• Strong Revit skills; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Experience producing and coordinating construction documents
• Knowledge of building codes, accessibility, permitting and construction administration
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Working grasp of budgets, staffing, schedules and fees
• Direct communication with clients, consultants and contractors
• Organized across multiple projects at different phases
• Able to travel to project sites

Preferred

• Retail, automotive, commercial or hospitality experience
• Architectural license, or progress toward it

We want someone who takes ownership. Someone who sees the next issue coming, says it plainly and knows design only matters if it gets delivered.

Fearless by Design. Always Forward. Always Together.