Owner’s Rep: Lead Architect for Complex Projects

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

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.