Owner’s Rep (Architecture)

AEC Resources; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Training & development

Employee discounts

Deferred compensation

Job summary

AEC Resources in Minnetonka, MN seeks an experienced architect or project leader to guide complex commercial projects from planning through closeout. You will lead design teams, coordinate consultants, manage owner expectations, and ensure quality across multiple projects.

The role emphasizes leadership over drawing production, with collaboration among design professionals, contractors, internal stakeholders, and partners. Salary up to $140,000, with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture.
• Significant architectural or design project leadership experience.
• Architectural licensure is preferred but is not required.
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience managing outside architecture and engineering consultants.
• Knowledge of design development, permitting, codes, construction documentation, and project delivery.
• Experience with commercial, hospitality, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, corporate, or similarly complex building projects.
• The ability to balance design quality with schedule, budget, constructability, and operational considerations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an owner-side architectural lead throughout the design and delivery process
• Lead multiple projects from early planning and programming through construction and closeout
• Direct and coordinate external architects, engineers, commissioning teams, and specialty consultants
• Lead design reviews and help ensure projects meet operational, functional, and quality objectives
• Coordinate decisions between internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities
• Review architectural and engineering documents for completeness, constructability, cost, and functionality
• Guide consultants toward project milestones while maintaining expectations for quality and performance
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, consultant costs, and change orders
• Identify design and delivery risks early and help develop practical solutions
• Provide leadership with clear updates regarding project progress, schedules, budgets, and potential risks

Skills

Project leadership

Licensure preferred

Multidisciplinary coordination

Codes & permitting knowledge

Education

Architectural degree

Job description

Take your architectural experience to the owner’s side and play a key role in shaping complex, high-quality commercial projects from early planning through construction and closeout.

This position is well suited for an experienced architect or architectural project leader who enjoys the big-picture side of project delivery including guiding design teams, coordinating consultants, influencing important decisions, and ensuring projects meet the owner’s expectations. Rather than spending your time producing drawings, you’ll provide leadership across multiple projects and serve as a key connection between design professionals, contractors, internal stakeholders, and other project partners.

You’ll join a collaborative design and development environment that values quality, efficiency, thoughtful design, and effective project delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as an owner-side architectural lead throughout the design and delivery process
• Lead multiple projects from early planning and programming through construction and closeout
• Direct and coordinate external architects, engineers, commissioning teams, and specialty consultants
• Lead design reviews and help ensure projects meet operational, functional, and quality objectives
• Coordinate decisions between internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and permitting authorities
• Review architectural and engineering documents for completeness, constructability, cost, and functionality
• Guide consultants toward project milestones while maintaining expectations for quality and performance
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, consultant costs, and change orders
• Identify design and delivery risks early and help develop practical solutions
• Provide leadership with clear updates regarding project progress, schedules, budgets, and potential risks

What We're Looking For:

This opportunity could be a strong fit for an experienced architectural professional who has progressed beyond primarily producing construction documents and enjoys leading the broader design and project delivery process. Relevant experience may include:

• A professional degree in Architecture
• Significant architectural or design project leadership experience
• Architectural licensure is preferred but is not required
• Experience leading complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
• Experience managing outside architecture and engineering consultants
• Knowledge of design development, permitting, codes, construction documentation, and project delivery
• Experience with commercial, hospitality, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, corporate, or similarly complex building projects
• The ability to balance design quality with schedule, budget, constructability, and operational considerations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond responsibility for an individual discipline or set of drawings and influence projects from the owner’s perspective. You’ll have visibility across the full project lifecycle and the opportunity to guide external design teams while helping make decisions that directly affect project outcomes. The position also offers a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and flexibility within a modern office setting.

The anticipated salary range goes up to $140,000 and is based on experience and qualifications.

Full-time benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary employer match for eligible employees
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Training and professional development
• Additional employee discounts and benefits
• Deferred compensation for employees who meet applicable eligibility requirements