Industrial Architectural Project Manager

Gilder Search Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Architectural Designer to join their dynamic team in Phoenix. In this role, you will lead various design projects, enhance client relationships, and support business development efforts. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, ensuring the delivery of innovative and award-winning architectural solutions. This opportunity offers a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of the firm. If you're passionate about architecture and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Generous PTO

Paid Company Holidays

Learning & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architecture and design required.
• Must be a registered architect with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and manage project proposals for new opportunities.
• Oversee the design of complex projects and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Architectural Design

Client Relationship Management

Project Oversight

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

3D Modeling Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clayco (LJC) - Phoenix, AZ, United States

Tagged: Architecture

About Us

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 Architectural talent to join our growing team.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Designer, 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 Phoenix presence and portfolio through intentional project pursuits and client relationships. The Architecture 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

• Serves as the point person for integrated Industrial pursuits with Clayco, providing leadership for sales meetings, client visits, RFP pursuits, team management, and project oversight.
• Collaborates with fellow leaders in the Clayco Industrial leadership team to identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities for the enterprise.
• Prepares project proposals and fee analysis for review with LJC’s senior leadership team.
• Coordinates studio and project staffing and operations with fellow LJC Industrial design leaders.
• Oversees the design of complex projects and/or development of construction drawings for projects and serves as primary coordinator with contractors and consulting engineers.
• Leads design teams in developing proposals for potential clients; manages multiple team members.
• Capable of winning work and leading business development pursuits conversation.
• Responsible for developing thought leadership and subject matter expertise on Industrial subjects.
• Leads discussions in the local, regional, and national design community in white papers and speaking engagements.
• 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.
• Advises and guides LJC’s Core Councils (Culture, Integration, Practice, Process, and Sustainability).
• Promotes and fosters a culture of one-team collaboration between and across offices.
• Travel, as required, to secure project opportunities and support client engagement on projects.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in architecture and design.
• Must be a registered architect.
• Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, GIS, and 3D modeling tools, MS Office.
• Exemplary written and spoken communication skills.
• Comfort and poise presenting to external and internal audiences.
• 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 – 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.