Design Manager & Project Architect for Senior Living

Lcsnet; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Education reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Company bonus plan

Job summary

LCS is seeking a Project Architect (Design Manager) to lead the design process for development projects. This licensed architect will coordinate design disciplines, ensure code compliance, and manage design agreements to meet budgets and operational goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architectural firms, interior design teams, and contractors, with travel up to 25% and a focus on senior living environments.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Architecture or construction management.
• Registered Architect or currently in the testing process.
• Minimum 4-8 years postgraduate experience on multi-family, healthcare or hospitality projects is highly regarded.
• Minimum 3 years project management experience is highly regarded.
• Nice to have, knowledge of senior living product lines including CCRC, and Assisted Living.
• Must be detail oriented, and have the ability to effectively partner with architectural firms, interior design firms, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Directs the design process and coordinates all design disciplines to ensure scheduling, cost, quality, aesthetics, and design functionality meet established design standards and PDM expectations.
• Administers all design agreements, including basic and additional services.
• Supports the design process to ensure compliance with the established design program, maintaining knowledge of local and state codes, and how they affect the project’s design and permitting.
• Performs selection of the architectural and other design consultants, including processing billing and payment applications, for approval by PDM.
• Negotiates, prepares, and executes the architectural and consultant agreements.
• Acquires knowledge of specified materials, finishes, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to allow selection of cost-effective systems that meet the project budget. Work with the contractors to understand how to most efficiently utilize available materials and systems in the design process.

Skills

Project management

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of senior living products

Education

BA/BS in Architecture or construction management

Job description

LCS is seeking a Project Architect (Design Manager) to lead the design process for development projects. This licensed architect will coordinate design disciplines, ensure code compliance, and manage design agreements to meet budgets and operational goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architectural firms, interior design teams, and contractors, with travel up to 25% and a focus on senior living environments.