Architectural Project Manager - Science, Technology & Industry

Colliers; Hoytville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Parental and military leave

Bonuses for professional licenses

Education and mentorship programs

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a licensed Architectural Project Manager to join our Science, Technology, & Industry team in Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Southfield, MI. You will lead design efforts, coordinate project activities, and serve as AOR, ensuring project success while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years as a licensed architect in Michigan (NCARB welcome), strong AutoCAD and Revit skills, excellent communication, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with Michigan license or NCARB certification.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a licensed architect in Michigan.
• 5+ years on science, technology, and industry projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; client liaison.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, supervise, and coordinate architectural project activities.
• Fulfill role of Project Architect and AOR; a separate project architect may be assigned depending on project size.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversee construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee design/production staff.
• Collaborate with other Colliers Engineering & Design offices.

Skills

Client facing

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in architecture

NCARB certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a licensed Architectural Project Manager to join our Science, Technology, & Industry team in Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Southfield, MI office!

Our team of talented and creative architects work closely as trusted partners with our clients throughout the design process to realize a jointly conceived vision. We offer a full range of services from preliminary planning and feasibility studies through final design and construction inspection for both full build-out, renovations and adaptive reuse projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, supervise, and coordinate architectural project activities.
• Fulfill the role of Project Architect and AOR on most projects; pending the size/complexity of projects a separate project architect may be assigned.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary designliaison to the client and oversight of construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Work with and collaborate with other CED offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in architecture or equivalent work experience as required to maintain licensed architect status.
• 8+ years of experience as a licensed architect in Michigan and/or NCARB certification is required.
• 5+ years of experience with science, technology, and industry architectural projects is required (e.g., industrial, labs, manufacturing, distribution centers, etc.).
• Previous use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit design software with the ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD at a minimum, but Revit is highly desired.
• Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor team members on technical and professional skills.
• Previous business development and project management experience preferred in planning and executing design/construction projects.
• Willing to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.