Architectural Project Manager - Industrial

Lamar Johnson Collaborative; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of professionals at a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration, creativity, and integrity. As an Architectural Project Manager, you will lead innovative design projects and enhance client relationships while contributing to a growing portfolio in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile jobs across the nation, ensuring that your expertise in architecture and project management shines. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the architectural field.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Generous PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Learning & Development Programs

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design.
• Must be a registered architect with strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrated design and development of construction drawings.
• Manage team members and coordinate with contractors and engineers.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Architectural Project Manager - Industrial

Architectural Project Manager - Industrial

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC) is a team of high-energy professionals. We share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction. Lamar Johnson Collaborative attracts a dynamic and diverse group of people who work together to realize our clients’ vision. LJC is a growing firm and is recruiting top Project Management talent to join our growing team.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Project Manager, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and conduct analysis to support our diverse and innovative Industrial Design practice. In this position, you will enhance and assist the practice’s leadership team, helping it to grow and expand its Chicago presence and portfolio through intentional project pursuits and client relationships. Our Project Management staff is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

The Specifics of the Role

• Oversees the integrated design of projects and/or development of construction drawings for projects
• Serves as primary coordinator with contractors and consulting engineers
• Manages one or more team members
• Capable of organizing and contributing to business development pursuits
• Responsible for developing thought leadership in technical architecture and design
• Leads discussions in the local and regional design community
• Recruits and interviews potential applicants to ensure practice growth
• Represents LJC in the community and civic events
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness
• Guides and contributes to LJC’s Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process and Sustainability)

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design
• Must be a registered architect
• Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
• Exemplary written and spoken communication
• Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences
• Excellent interpersonal relationship-building and colleague-coaching skills
• Proficient with client communications and relationship development

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why LJC and Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The LJC Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $100,000 - $150,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Project Management

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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