Architectural Project Manager - Science, Technology & Industry

Colliers Engineering & Design; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off including parental and military leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a licensed Architectural Project Manager to join our team in Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Southfield, MI. In this role, you will lead and coordinate architectural projects while ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, 8+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. We offer a robust compensation package including health benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a licensed architect in Michigan.
• 5+ years in science, technology, or industry architectural projects.
• Client-facing skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate architectural project activities.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client.
• Assign tasks to design/production staff.

Skills

Architecture

AutoCAD

Revit

Client communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's 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 offices. 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.
• Act as Project Architect and AOR on most projects; a separate project architect may be assigned depending on size and complexity.
• Ensure the success of the projects under your management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversee construction documents.
• Assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Collaborate with other CED offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in architecture or equivalent work experience to maintain licensed architect status.
• 8+ years of experience as a licensed architect in Michigan; NCARB certification required.
• 5+ years of experience with science, technology, and industry architectural projects (industrial, labs, manufacturing, distribution centers, etc.).
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit; ability to produce preliminary and schematic designs in AutoCAD is minimum; Revit highly desired.
• Strong business acumen, technical knowledge, coordination skills, and ability to build rapport with project team and client.
• Client‑facing skills with strong verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to mentor team members on technical and professional skills.
• Preferred: experience in business development and project management for design/construction projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites and meetings.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job communications.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, we value our employees and are committed to providing a safe, comfortable work environment, career advancement opportunities, and impactful projects. We support work‑life balance with 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 including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and a straight‑time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours in excess of 40 within a week. We also offer personal and professional growth opportunities through education reimbursement, an in‑house resource for courses, mentorship program, wellness program, Women’s Organization, and philanthropic opportunities. Apply today to learn how you can join our team and accelerate your success.